The New World Order (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781859730645)

The end of the Cold War has allowed for the prospect of a New World Order, in which the United Nations and other 'international actors' may return to their post-war mandate of maintaining international peace and security through collective action. This book addresses the central question of sovereignty under the new regime: which internal actions of states will justify intervention by the international community? The unifying theme of these chapters -- written from a wide variety of national and cultural perspectives -- is the conflict between cultural relativism and human rights in the postmodern world. Eleven authors address these questions to determine the meaning and limits of national self-determination after the fall of communism. This book is essential reading for all who seek to understand the emerging international system of the twenty-first century.

Author: Mortimer Sellers
ISBN-10: 1859730647
ISBN-13: 9781859730645
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 08/01/1996
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.42w x 0.73d