Justice Among Nations

James W. Ely Jr.

A highly rewarding and lively volume that adds depth and insight to our understanding of constitutionalism. Far-ranging in scope, these essays probe vital issues, challenge conventional wisdom, and suggest fresh approaches to shaping the future of constitutional history.

Lawrence M. Friedman

Providing a new burst of vitality in the field of constitutional history, these essays are well-written, enlightening, sometimes startling, and always enormously interesting.

Carnes Lord

A major contribution to the study both of international relations and the history of political philosophy. Filled with fresh and penetrating insights, it's easily the best and most comprehensive study of its kind.

Nathan Tarcov

A real tour de force. Political theorists and students of international relations have long needed just such a volume to engage the history and prehistory of their discipline in a philosophic way.

Marc F. Plattner

This is a remarkably thoughtful and learned study that brings to bear the wisdom of the great works of political philosophy on the central questions of international relations. I know of no comparable work. It should prove indispensable for students of both political theory and international relations.

Booknews

Provides a critical introduction to important conceptions of international justice, spanning 2,500 years of intellectual history to show how older traditions of political philosophy remain relevant to current debates in international relations, and how political thinkers through the ages can help us deepen our understanding of today's stalemate between realism and idealism. Pangle is a professor of political science at the University of Toronto. Ahrensdorf is a professor of political science and humanities at Davidson College in North Carolina. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR booknews.com