Non-State Actors in International Law

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Non-State Actors in International Law
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Math Noortmann
Edited by August Reinisch
Edited by Cedric Ryngaert
SeriesStudies in International Law
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:424
ISBN/Barcode 9781509917839
ClassificationsDewey:341
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Hart Publishing
Publication Date 28 December 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The role and position of non-state actors in international law is the subject of a long-standing and intensive scholarly debate. This book explores the participation of this new category of actors in an international legal system that has historically been dominated by states. It explores the most important issues, actors and theoretical approaches with respect to these new participants in international law. It provides the reader with a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the most important legal and political developments and perspectives. Relevant non-state actors discussed in this volume include, in particular, international governmental organisations, international non-governmental organisations, multinational companies, investors and armed opposition groups. Their legal position is considered in relation to specific issue-areas, such as humanitarian law, human rights, the use of force and international responsibility. The main legal theories on non-state actors' position in international law - neo-positivism, the policy-oriented approach and transnational law - are covered at the beginning of the book, and the essential political science perspectives - on non-state actors' role in international politics and globalisation, as well as their soft power - are presented at the end.

Author Biography

Math Noortmann is Professor of Transnational Law and Non-State Actors at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University. August Reinisch is Professor of International and European Law at the University of Vienna. Cedric Ryngaert is Professor of Public International Law at Utrecht University.