Research Handbook on the Sociology of International Law, Hardcover by Hirsch,...

Research Handbook on the Sociology of International Law, Hardcover by Hirsch, Moshe (EDT); Lang, Andrew (EDT), ISBN 1783474483, ISBN-13 9781783474486, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UKThis innovative <i>Research Handbook</i> explores recent developments at the intersection of international law, sociology and social theory. In doing so, it highlights anew the potential contribution of sociological methods and theories to the study of international law, and illustrates their use in the examination of contemporary problems of practical interest to international lawyers.<p><p>The diverse body of expert contributors discuss a wide range of methodologies and approaches - including those inspired by the giants of twentieth century social thought, as well as emergent strands such as computational linguistics, performance theory and economic sociology. With chapters exploring topical areas including the globalization of law, economic globalization, property rights, global governance, international legal counsel, social networks, and anthropology, the <i>Research Handbook</i> presents a number of paths for future research in international legal scholarship.<p>Full of original insight, this interdisciplinary <i>Research Handbook</i> will be essential reading for academics and scholars in international law and sociology, as well as postgraduate students. Lawyers practicing in international law will also find this a stimulating read.<p>Contributors include: W. Alschner, . Bohnenberger, R. Buchanan, K. Byers, S. Cho, D. Desai, S. Dothan, . Dunoff, S. Frerichs, . Garth, M. Hirsch, R. James, C. Joerges, N. Lamp, A. Lang, . Madsen, K. Mansveld, G. Messenger, . Pollack, S. Puig, . Sarfaty, D. Schneiderman, . Werner</p></p></p></p>