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The purpose of this volume is to explore what role ethical discourse plays in international law. By examining the role of ethical discourse in international law's public and private dimensions, this volume will hopefully open new avenues for cross-disciplinary exchange in these important fields and related disciplines.

This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the economic fairness problems that societies face as they become increasingly interdependent.

This book examines the boundary between parochial and cosmopolitan justice. Nine lawyers and philosophers from five continents consider whether certain states or persons deserve special treatment, exemptions or heightened duties under international law. Essays draw the line between international law, national jurisdiction and the private autonomy of persons.

This collection of essays brings together some of the leading legal, political and moral theorists to discuss normative issues that arise when war concludes and when a society strives to regain peace. The volume questions whether jus post bellum itself should be a distinct field of inquiry.

The world is changing rapidly and there are increasing calls for international and legal responses. Social changes in areas such as globalization, development, demography, democratization and technology are growing in importance for both citizens and states. Over time this will be reflected in international law and organizational structures, which will have more prominence in governmental functions. In this sense the future of international law is global government. This book draws together the theoretical and practical aspects of international cooperation needs and legal responses in critical areas of global concern and predicts that a more extensive, powerful and varied international legal system will be needed to cope with future opportunities and challenges.

This book addresses conflicts involving how law relates to normative orders.

This collection of essays brings together some of the leading legal, political and moral theorists to discuss normative issues that arise when war concludes and when a society strives to regain peace. The volume questions whether jus post bellum itself should be a distinct field of inquiry.