The Nature of Customary Law Legal, Historical and Philosophical Perspectives |
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Editor:
| Perreau-Saussine, Amanda Murphy, James B. |
Author:
| Perreau-Saussine, Amanda Murphy, James B. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-11556-8 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $58.99 |
Book Description:
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In international law, the customs defining the obligations of States are often treated as legally binding. A distinguished group of philosophers, historians and lawyers assess the nature and significance of customary law, and offer fresh insights on this neglected and misunderstood form of law.
In international law, the customs defining the obligations of States are often treated as legally binding. A distinguished group of philosophers, historians and lawyers assess the nature and significance of customary law, and offer fresh insights on this neglected and misunderstood form of law.