Is International Law Even Law?

"[T]he author's major contribution is the creation of a series of concise background briefs and real or hypothetical cases. Each of the 12 short, easy-to-read, substantive chapters is focused on a legal issue that is illustrated by a fictional or real-world moot court case. To illustrate issues surrounding territorial claims, for instance, the author has created a hypothetical case where Russia claims that the new US Space Force would violate the Outer Space Treaty if it claimed territory on the moon. Given its relevance to current events, this text would work well either as a guide for instructors or as a supplemental text in a political science department's international law course...[T]his is a valuable pedagogical resource. Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates. Faculty.-- ""Choice Reviews"" Leah Carmichael is to be congratulated on producing an innovative, engaging, and thought-provoking text bridging the International Law-International Relations divide. 'Is International Law Even Law?' provides a refreshing, pedagogy-oriented set of resources that will be of value to students and teachers alike--Henry Lovat, University of Glasgow This is an excellent text! The author presents difficult concepts, such as Customary International Law and the status of States, in a way that can be easily understood by students new to International Law. The introductory chapter explaining approaches to international law and the chapter explaining legal arguments provide students with the necessary background to understand the examples and cases in each chapter. The Moot Court activities are suitable for all students whether or not they want to pursue a legal career.--Kathie Barrett, University of West Georgia"