Truth and Power: International Law and the Use of Force

Author: Louis Henkin (USA) et al. Hu Wei, Xu Min
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book discusses one of the most controversial issues of our time: whether international law permits the use of force to promote democracy and human rights. Written by a group of scholars, including the American international law authority Louis Henkin, it offers challenging and diverse perspectives on the recurring tension between force and law in U.S. foreign relations. For readers interested in understanding how the sword of force and the shield of international law clash and contend in a modern international society rife with conflict, this book is highly recommended.