Pluto Press Empire's Law: American Imperial Project and the 'War to Remake the World'

'"Empire's Law is first rate -- a 'must read' for students of international law, politics and ethics. It includes excellent contributions by key theorists and impressive case studies. This provocative and original collection should be read and taught in classes on both the undergraduate and graduate level." Jean L. Cohen Professor of Political Science, Columbia University "This remarkable collection of essays illuminates -- more fully than any other volume -- the world order costs of the Iraq War, especially the radical denial of the relevance of international law in the US's pursuit of global empire. To understand this overarching geopolitical challenge of the early 21st century, citizens the world over should treat Empire's Law as required reading." Richard A. Falk, Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law and Practice Emeritus, Princeton University and currently Visiting Professor of Global and International Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara "Right now there can't be enough discussion of America's role in world politics ... This is a much-needed collection from leading scholars." Neil Stammers, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations and Politics, University of Sussex What is the legacy of the war in Iraq? Can democracy and human rights really be imposed "by fire and sword"? This book brings together some of the world's most outstanding theorists in the debate over empire and international law. They provide a uniquely lucid account of the relationship between American imperialism, the use and abuse of "humanitarian intervention", and its legal implications. Empire's Law is ideal for students who want a comprehensive critical introduction to the impact that the doctrine of pre-emptive war has had on our capacity to protect human rights and promote global justice. Leading contributors including Leo Panitch, Sam Gindin, Jurgen Habermas, Ulrich Preuss, Andrew Arato, Samir Amin, Reg Whitaker, Denis Halliday and Hans von Sponeck tackle a broad range of issues. Covering everything from the role of Europe and the UN, to people's tribunals, to broader theoretical accounts of the contradictions of war and human rights, the contributors offer new and innovative ways of examining the problems that we face. It is essential reading for all students who want a systematic framework for understanding the long-term consequences of imperialism. Review Right now there can't be enough discussion of America's role in world politics ... This is a much-needed collection from leading scholars. (Neil Stammers, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations and Politics, University of Sussex) Empire's Law is a first rate essay collection and a 'must read' for students of international law, politics and ethics. This timely volume includes excellent contributions by key theorists in the debate over empire and international law. It also has impressive case studies of the processes of constitutional imposition and imperial regulation in Iraq. Moreover, it raises all the important questions regarding the use and abuse of the discourse of humanitarian intervention and the implications of the juridification of a 'new world order'. The international and interdisciplinary character of the authors and essays makes this a very distinctive volume. This provocative and original collection should be read and taught in classes on both the undergraduate and graduate level. (Jean L. Cohen, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University) I recommend publication of this volume very strongly ... excellent (Jean Cohen, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University) It is extremely relevant ... the coverage is excellent (Professor Bob Fine, Director, Social Theory Centre, Warwick University) A much needed collection of essays from critical but respectable scholars ... Right now there can’t be enough discussion of America’s role in world politics and the need to theorise