| African Yearbook of International Law / Annuaire Africain de Droit International, Volume 12 (2004) Contributor(s): Yusuf, Abdulqawi A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9004150382 ISBN-13: 9789004150386 Publisher: Brill Nijhoff OUR PRICE: $457.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: Founded in 1993, the African yearbook, now published under the auspices of the African Foundation for International Law, is the only scholarly publication devoted exclusively to the study, development, dissemination and wider appreciation of international law in Africa as a whole. Through the scholarly analysis of international law in Africa as a whole. Throught the scholarly analysis of international legal issues of particular relevance to the African continent, it also contributes to the acceptance of, and respect for the rule of law in intra-African relations, and for the principles of intenrational law in general. Its uniqueness however goes beyond this, for through its special themes and general articles, it has succeeded over the years to serve as an intellectual forum where the devlopment of international law is vieweed as being integral to Africa's own development. Through the study and analysis of emerging legal issues of particular relevance to Africa, such as the creation of viable continental institutions capable of promoting unity and security for the peoples of the continent, the effective protection of human rights, the need for accountability for mass killings and massive violations of the rule of law, the promotion of a rule-based democratic culture, the role of African countries in a globalizing world economy and in international trade relations, the Yearbook strives to be responsive to the intellectual needs of African countries in the area of international law, and to the continuing struggle for creating an environment conductive to the rule of law throughout the continent. The Yearbook also provides ready access to the basic documents of African internationalorganizations by regularly publishing the resolutions and decisions or regional and sub-regional organizations as well as the conventions, protocols and declarations adopted by pan-african agencies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | International - Law | Public - Reference | Almanacs |
| Dewey: 341 |
| Series: African Yearbook Of International Law / Annuaire Africain de |
| Physical Information: 1.79" H x 6.75" W x 9.75" (2.86 lbs) 644 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Founded in 1993, the African Yearbook, now published under the auspices of the African Foundation for International Law, is the only scholarly publication devoted exclusively to the study, development, dissemination and wider appreciation of international law in Africa as a whole. Through the scholarly analysis of international legal issues of particular relevance to the African continent, it also contributes to the acceptance of, and respect for the rule of law in intra-African relations, and for the principles of international law in general. Its uniqueness however goes beyond this, for through its special themes and general articles, it has succeeded over the years to serve as an intellectual forum where the development of international law is viewed as being integral to Africa's own development. Through the study and analysis of emerging legal issues of particular relevance to Africa, such as the creation of viable continental institutions capable of promoting unity and security for the peoples of the continent, the effective protection of human rights, the need for accountability for mass killings and massive violations of the rule of law, the promotion of a rule-based democratic culture, the role of African countries in a globalizing world economy and in international trade relations, the Yearbook strives to be responsive to the intellectual needs of African countries in the area of international law, and to the continuing struggle for creating an environment conducive to the rule of law throughout the continent. The Yearbook also provides ready access to the basic documents of African international organizations by regularly publishing the resolutions and decisions of regional and sub-regional organizations as well as the conventions, protocols and declarations adopted by pan-african agencies. |