The Politics of Constructing the International Criminal Court: NGOs, Discourse, and Agency

by Michael J . Struett (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2008

  $126.70

  This book examines the political process that led to the establishment of the International Criminal Court in 2002. It accounts for the main features of the court, including its strong, independent prosecutor, by analyzing the discourse surrounding the ICC negotiations, and particularly highlights the role of human rights NGOs.