A Multicivilisational Perspective of International Law
Abstract
The chapter elucidates various alternative perspectives to the history of international law (Marxist, feminist, Third World approaches to international law, pluralistic, postcolonial). The chapter deals in detail with multicivilisational perspectives on the history of international law. To clarify the concept, the chapter analyses the origin and multifarious interpretations of the concept of civilisation. It explains the concept of multicivilisational perspectives and their application to legitimise international law.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Law and Human Rights
Comparative and International Law Studies
Legal and cultural studies analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 11–35
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter