What does doing comparative law involve? Too often, explicit methodological discussions in comparative law remain limited to the level of pure theory, neglectin

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Explains that international law is not a monolith but can encompass on-going contestation, in which states set forth competing interpretations Maps and explains

Comprising an array of distinguished contributors, this pioneering volume of original contributions explores theoretical and empirical issues in comparative law