Sovereignty: The Origin and Future of a Political and Legal Concept

by Dieter Grimm

Book Overview

Dieter Grimm's accessible introduction to the concept of sovereignty ties the evolution of the idea to historical events, from the religious conflicts of sixteenth-century Europe to today's trends in globalization and transnational institutions. Grimm wonders whether recent political changes have undermined notions of national sovereignty, comparing manifestations of the concept in different parts of the world. Geared for classroom use, the study...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231164254
• ISBN13: 9780231164252
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 6.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher