Emancipating International Law: Confronting the Violence of Racialized Boundaries
Emancipating International Law: Confronting the Violence of Racialized Boundaries is a scholarly collection examining how racial hierarchy is embedded in international law and its institutions. Its five sections address colonial legacies, legal doctrines, human rights, societies including Brazil, India and Japan, and anti-racist activism. The listing describes it as an English-language, 528-page title and says it is available as an open-access PDF under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence.
At a glance
- A multi-author collection exploring racial hierarchy as foundational to international law, rather than a peripheral issue.
- Topics include sovereignty, jus cogens, investment and refugee law, the Genocide Convention, human rights, and racial hierarchies across several national contexts.
- The listing says the title is open access under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International and available as a free PDF from Oxford University Press and selected open-access locations.
Reference price: $170.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The five-section structure moves from the historical and doctrinal foundations of racialized international law to institutions, societies and activism.
- Its subject coverage connects critical international law with anti-colonial theory, human rights and racial justice.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 7, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 528 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0198935579 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0198935575 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.38 x 9.45 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.13 pounds |
What to know before buying
- The listing gives a publication date of September 7, 2026. Confirm availability and edition details if timing matters. The free-PDF access described in the listing is separate from this physical-book listing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Scholars, practitioners and students of international law, critical legal studies and anti-colonial theory.
- Readers seeking an academic collection on race, international legal institutions and anti-racist transformation.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general introductory textbook or a practical legal manual. The listing describes a scholarly collection focused on critical analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What does this collection examine?
It considers how racial hierarchy shapes international law, its doctrines and institutions, with chapters addressing areas such as investment law, refugee law, human rights and activism.
Who is the book aimed at?
The listing identifies scholars, practitioners and students of international law, critical legal studies and anti-colonial theory as its intended audience.
Does the listing describe a free digital edition?
Yes. It says the title is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence and offered as a free PDF from Oxford University Press and selected open-access locations.
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