The English School of International Relations and the International Law

Authors

  • Emerson Maione de Souza Instituto de Estudos Estratégicos/Universidade Federal Fluminense

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/rmi.2013.6755

Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyse the English school's position on international law. Initially, an analysis is conducted of the English school's main arguments, focusing on the general importance of international law for the structuring of the main concept developed by its authors: the concept of an international society. Next, Hedley Bull's conceptions of international law are analysed. Finally, we present some of the latest developments concerning the role of norms in contemporary international society.

Keywords: English School; International Law; Hedley Bull.

Received on April 13, 2013 / Accepted on May 13, 2013.

 

Author Biography

Emerson Maione de Souza, Instituto de Estudos Estratégicos/Universidade Federal Fluminense

Doutorando em Ciência Política, Professor colaborador de Relações internacionais e Pesquisador do Instituto de Estudos Estratégicos/Universidade Federal Fluminense.

Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

de Souza, E. M. (2013). The English School of International Relations and the International Law. Mural Internacional, 4(1), 38–47. https://doi.org/10.12957/rmi.2013.6755

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