Africa and the Backlash Against International Courts
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Africa and the Backlash Against International Courts by Peter Brett
Why are contemporary African governments working to undermine the international courts they proactively created and supported in the 1990s and early 2000s?
Africa and the Backlash against International Courts undoubtedly makes a significant contribution.. The book is highly recommended to scholars of African studies, international law, international relations, and international politics. * The Yearbook on the African Union *
For the future, the findings in the book will also be of use for scholars researching on non-judicial human rights mechanisms. Besides scholars, there are valuable insights for practitioners in the fields of Political Science, Human rights and Law. It is a worthy addition to the expanding scholarship on international courts. * Social and Legal Studies *
'The authors explore African states' complex entanglements with a wide range of international and regional courts with theoretical sophistication and superb empirical depth. A must-read for anyone interested in the historical and political undercurrents that determine these modern phenomena. * Phil Clark, School of Oriental and African Studies *
'The relationship between African states and international courts has long called for careful, compassionate, and comprehensive reflection. This book offers just that and is bound to be essential reading for those interested in "backlash" and global equality. * Mark Kersten, University of Toronto *
Provides new insights into the politics of cooperation and backlash against international courts. [Brett and Gissel] present evidence across regional and institutional contexts to show how and why states have pushed against, and at times outright rejected, the development of a broader international justice regime. * Journal of Human Rights Practice *
This erudite and engaging book digs into the complexity of sovereignty to show how backlash against international justice is rooted in broader legitimation strategies African states engage. * Kerstin Bree Carlson, University of Southern Denmark *
For the future, the findings in the book will also be of use for scholars researching on non-judicial human rights mechanisms. Besides scholars, there are valuable insights for practitioners in the fields of Political Science, Human rights and Law. It is a worthy addition to the expanding scholarship on international courts. * Social and Legal Studies *
'The authors explore African states' complex entanglements with a wide range of international and regional courts with theoretical sophistication and superb empirical depth. A must-read for anyone interested in the historical and political undercurrents that determine these modern phenomena. * Phil Clark, School of Oriental and African Studies *
'The relationship between African states and international courts has long called for careful, compassionate, and comprehensive reflection. This book offers just that and is bound to be essential reading for those interested in "backlash" and global equality. * Mark Kersten, University of Toronto *
Provides new insights into the politics of cooperation and backlash against international courts. [Brett and Gissel] present evidence across regional and institutional contexts to show how and why states have pushed against, and at times outright rejected, the development of a broader international justice regime. * Journal of Human Rights Practice *
This erudite and engaging book digs into the complexity of sovereignty to show how backlash against international justice is rooted in broader legitimation strategies African states engage. * Kerstin Bree Carlson, University of Southern Denmark *
Peter Brett is a senior lecturer in international politics at Queen Mary, University of London, UK. He teaches the politics of international law and Africa’s international relations. His research focuses on the politics of rights and the judiciary, with a particular interest in Southern and West Africa.
Line Engbo Gissel is an associate professor at Roskilde University, Denmark, where she teaches global governance and human rights. Her research focuses on the politics of transitional justice, the role of the International Criminal Court in East Africa and the relationship between peace and justice.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786992970 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786992973 |
| Title | Africa and the Backlash Against International Courts |
| Author | Peter Brett |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2020-07-23 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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