International relations theory and international law :

Sinclair, Adriana, 1977-

International relations theory and international law : a critical approach / Adriana Sinclair. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - viii, 201 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-191) and index.

The theoretical foundations of constructivism and its treatment of law -- Challenging the common sense idea of law -- Introducing critical jurisprudence -- Brown, desegregation and racism in America : the myth and reality of law's ability to solve complex social problems -- Constructing rape : defining the problem and finding the solution -- Law and normative backsliding : torture since 9/11.

9780521116725 9780521133463 (pbk.)


Law--Methodology.
Critical legal studies.

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