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    Customary international law is a widely-recognised modality of international lawmaking. It underpins all norms of international law and shapes all aspects of global society. Yet familiar approaches to customary international law struggle to answer basic questions about its role, operation, and prospects.Pursuing an interdisciplinary approach, this book offers an alternative perspective on ... Read more

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