Purging the Odious Scourge of Atrocities

ISBN-13: 9780197693308 / Twarda / 2023 / 216 str.

Professor of Politica Bruce (Professor of Political Science

Recenzje

Should the international law on atrocities be based on established state practice, consent by states, or consensus through deliberation among jurists and practitioners? Cronin makes a fascinating argument for consensus, based on a theory of transformative moments in international society in terms of its prevailing types of units, the dynamic density of global interactions, and their degree of institutionalization. While some might see the present time as regressing toward sovereign nationalism, Cronin argues forcefully for a collective convergence of opinion on legal standards for atrocity crimes.

O autorze

Bruce Cronin is Professor of Political Science at the City College of New York. He specializes in international law, human rights, and international organizations, and is the author of numerous books and articles. His books include Bugsplat: The Politics of Collateral Damage in Western Armed Conflicts; Institutions for the Common Good; and Community under Anarchy.