International Law's Collected Stories

This edited volume explores international law through various literary lenses, such as storytelling, novels, plays, collages, self-portraits, and museums, to highlight unseen aspects and reveal the limitations of international law. It examines the roles of storytellers and the absence of certain voices, presenting a collection of diverse essays that compare and contrast different perspectives. The goal is to engage with the complexities of international laws characters and spaces, and to rediscover the worldviews they reflect and create.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited volume presents a captivating collection of stories that explore innovative approaches to examining international law. Through a diverse range of literary lenses, including storytelling, the novel, drama, collage, self-portrait, and museum, the authors unveil hidden aspects of international law and challenge the boundaries of its effectiveness. We delve into the question of who the storytellers of international law are, the stages on which they convey their narratives, and the individuals or groups who are absent from these tales. Presented as a collection or a vibrant potpourri of stories, this volume offers a diverse range of topics and approaches, making it an eclectic and unconventional exploration. By juxtaposing multiple perspectives, we aim to compare and contrast, provoke second thoughts, and rediscover the complexities of international laws characters, spaces, and worldviews. Through this engaging approach, we engage with the ambiguities and complexities of the international legal landscape, fostering a deeper understanding of the world we inhabit.

Weight: 213g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030588373
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020