Jus Cogens

by Dinah Shelton and Dinah L. Shelton

Book Overview

The doctrine of peremptory norms (jus cogens) is a set of core obligations in international law. In this volume in the Elements of International Law series, Dinah Shelton explores its origins and history, its revival in the twentieth century, and its place in international and domestic jurisprudence. Providing a fresh, objective, and non-argumentative approach to the discipline of international law, the Elements series is an accessible go-to source...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198865953
• ISBN13: 9780198865957
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.8"