Research Handbook on International Law and Human Security

The Research Handbook examines the place of human security in international law, exploring the preconditions for and consequences of applying human security to international legal thinking and practice. It proposes a future international law in which human security is central to the laws purpose, and contributions by leading authors critically engage with 25 years of human security practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This extensive Research Handbook delves into the multifaceted realm of human security, exploring its significance both in practice and as a concept within international law. It examines the prerequisites and ramifications of integrating human security into international legal thought and practice, while also envisioning a future international legal framework where human security holds paramount importance. Contributions from esteemed scholars in the field critically engage with 25 years of human security experiences across various domains of international law, shedding light on the challenges, achievements, and setbacks encountered in realizing human security within a state-based international legal order.

The Research Handbook is structured around six central themes, demonstrating how human security can serve as a comprehensive framework for preserving peace, safeguarding individuals, and countering vulnerability through international law. It offers a progressive and engaging perspective, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students of public international law, security, and international relations. By delving into the core aspects of human security, this Handbook provides a deeper understanding of how international law can be used to promote and protect the well-being and dignity of people worldwide.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800376960