Globalisation and the Quest for Social and Environmental Justice - The Relevance of International Law in an Evolving World Order (Paperback)

There are few topics as controversial as globalisation. It is meant to bring economic growth and solve a range of social, cultural and humanitarian problems. However, there are significant debates in relation to the extent that the reality of globalisation reflects this idealized vision. In particular, globalisation has produced a highly interdependent world, rendering state boundaries meaningless and challenging the ideology and limits of certain areas of international law. This book will provide the opportunity to address some of the multifaceted issues provoked by the issue of globalisation. The book is an exploration of the intricate nexus that emerges as a result of globalisation, inextricably linking together issues of international law, human rights, environmental law and international trade law. Bringing together a number of experts in the field, the book focuses on the areas of social justice and environmental justice, and explores the links that exists between the two and the effect of globalisation on these areas. A variety of topics are addressed throughout the chapters of this book - including biodiversity, the law of the sea, biotechnology, child labour, the rights of women, corporate social responsibility, terrorism and counter-terrorism, water resources, intellectual property rights and the role of non-government organisations. As globalisation has many facets and actors, the contributions to the book engage with interdisciplinary research to deal with the various challenges identified, and critically explore both the potential of globalisation as a vehicle of sustainable and equitable development.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	2011
Editors:	Shawkat Alam • Natalie Klein • Juliette Overland
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-81318-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International environmental law
LSN:	0-415-81318-2
Barcode:	9780415813181

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