Globalisation and the rule of law / edited by Spencer Zifcak.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Zifcak, Spencer, 1950-

Series:

Routledge/challenges of globalisation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rule of law.

Globalization.

Physical Description:

viii, 222 pages ; 25 cm.

Other Title:

Globalization and the rule of law

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.

Summary:

Globalization is the phenomenon of our times. In almost every area of human activity, the international interconnectedness of peoples, institutions, states and systems is increasing exponentially-whether the activities are economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental or political. This book examines the impact of globalization upon the rule of law, a fundamental value within liberal democratic sovereign states. The authors collected here provide an ion-depth and innovative analysis of the challenges globalization presents to both national and international law. Diverse areas of interaction are investigated including: · National sovereignty · International economic transactions · Global capital flows · Human rights · Humanitarian intervention · The role of the military This book will be of interest to students and researchers of international law and globalization.

Contents:

From theory to practice

Human rights and the rule of law

International commerce and the rule of law

International security and the rule of law.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [204]-217) and index.

ISBN:

0415326559

OCLC:

55067109