Fundamental Perspectives on International Law

Tracy H. Slagter; John D. Van Doorn; William R. Slomanson

doi:10.1017/9781108878258

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Tracy H. Slagter

, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh,

John D. Van Doorn

Foreword by

William R. Slomanson

Published 2022

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How does international law impact the behavior of states? This book designed for students in multiple disciplines offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the 'law of nations,' detailing the evolution of state practice in response to an ever-changing, diverse world. In this new edition of William Slomanson's foundational text, the new authors, Professors Slagter and Van Doorn, trace how states manage their sovereignty in myriad ways, working through treaties, international organizations, and international courts to secure their own as well…

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Begins each chapter with a relevant vignette from current events that illustrates international law at work, demonstrating how it applies to a variety of situations and offering a springboard for discussion
Includes problem sets for each chapter that give students the opportunity to apply cases and concepts they have learned and provides instructors with problems they can use as mini-assignments, conversation starters, or as a foundation for exams
Utilizes edited cases from a wide variety of international and national courts that offer the highlights of each case and give a sense of the court's reasoning, but will not overwhelm students, while also providing the full text of cases online for further reading
'How to Study International Law Using This Book' starts the book with basic techniques for reading international law materials, including a master table of theories that give students a strong grounding in concepts before they get started
Engaging, accessible writing with

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DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108878258
Subjects International Relations and International Organisations,Law,Politics and International Relations,Public International Law
Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 09 February 2023
- ISBN: 9781108839952
- Dimensions (mm): 244 x 170 mm
- Weight: 1.51kg
- Page extent: 722 pages
- Availability: Available
Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 05 January 2023
- ISBN: 9781108813891
- Dimensions (mm): 244 x 170 mm
- Weight: 1.39kg
- Page extent: 722 pages
- Availability: In stock
Format: Digital
- Publication date: 23 November 2022
- ISBN: 9781108878258

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Tracy H. Slagter, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Tracy Hoffmann Slagter is Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa. The winner of several university- and college-level teaching awards, she regularly teaches popular courses on international law, European Union politics, European politics, genocide, and global environmental politics. She teaches abroad whenever possible. She has published on the Court of Justice of the European Union, regional human rights courts, and in the scholarship of teaching and learning. She is a passionate advocate for the value of a liberal arts education, civic knowledge, and global education.
John D. Van Doorn
John D. Van Doorn holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in International and Comparative Politics. He has worked for two US ambassadors, including the former US Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Edward J. Perkins, for whom he helped produce the book, Mr. Ambassador: Warrior for Peace. He is the recipient of top teaching awards at multiple universities for courses in International law and organizations, comparative democratization, Latin America, and diplomacy. He has published several articles on US policy towards Central America, teaching methods and creative leadership. He is an enthusiastic scholar and teacher of law and democracy.

Foreword

William R. Slomanson
William Slomanson is Professor Emeritus at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and currently teaches International Human Rights Law for San Diego State University's Osher Institute and the University of San Diego's University of the Third Age. He was a Navy officer and awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his service in Vietnam. Professor Slomanson is listed in the Directory of American Scholars, Who's Who in American Law and Who's Who in American Education. He has authored, co-authored, or edited twenty-seven books, including the first six editions of Fundamental Perspectives on International Law. His scholarship has been cited over 3,500 times and he has received numerous teaching awards.

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