Bailliet, Cecilia M. --- "Introduction: researching international law and peace" [2019] ELECD 493; in Bailliet, M. Cecilia (ed), "Research Handbook on International Law and Peace" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 1

Book Title: Research Handbook on International Law and Peace

Editor(s): Bailliet, M. Cecilia

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781788117463

Section: Chapter 1

Section Title: Introduction: researching international law and peace

Author(s): Bailliet, Cecilia M.

Number of pages: 28

Abstract/Description:

The introduction provides a definition of peace and explains the normative base within the UN Charter. It gives an overview of trends within international law in light of a move towards a post-Western order and it sets out the scope of the book. It also identifies topics for further research.