THE STATUS OF LAW IN WORLD SOCIETY: MEDITATIONS ON THE ROLE AND RULE OF LAW

Friedrich Kratochwil s book explores the role of law in the international arena and the key discourses surrounding it. It explains the increased importance of law for politics, from law-fare to the judicialization of politics, to human rights, and why traditional expectations of progress through law have led to disappointment. Providing an overview of the debates in legal theory, philosophy, international law and international organizations, Kratochwil reflects on the need to break down disciplinary boundaries and address important issues in both international relations and international law.