The World Trade Organization: Law, Practice and Policy (International Economic Law Series) [Hardcover]

Mitsuo Matsushita (Author), Thomas J. Schoenbaum (Author), Petros C. Mavroidis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198764723 | ISBN-13: 978-0198764724 | Publication Date: May 22, 2003

This book, written by an outstanding team of WTO law specialists, provides a comprehensive overview of the law and practice of the WTO. The authors explain the origins and development, via the GATT, of all of the substantive legal areas covered by the WTO as well as the sources of law and remedies of the Dispute Settlement system.

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`'[An] excellent contribution to a better understanding of the discipline...it should not be thought that only law students and those practicing in the area may benefit... the book is a success not only because both theoretical and practical insights are put forward, but also because it reflects the geographical competence of the authors. Together they provide the reader with valuable information about the national laws and jurisprudence pertaining to trade in Japan, the USA and Europe... easy to read, it is all-encompassing...Chapter 21 at the very end of the book, in which consideration is given to the future challenges facing the WTO system, is remarkable...an attention-grabbing and lively discussion, which will be interesting to the lay reader and helpful for teaching staff.' ' Galina Zukova, Yearbook of European Law

About the Author

Mitsuo Matsushita is Professor Emeritus or Tokyo University and Former Member of the WTO Appellate Body. Thomas J. Schoenbaum is Rusk Professor of International Law at the University of Georgia. Petros C. Mavroidis is Professor of Law at the University of Neuchatel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 776 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198764723
• ISBN-13: 978-0198764724
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,120,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, December 5, 2011

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Andre Luiz S. Cherin (Uberaba, MG, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World Trade Organization: Law, Practice, and Policy (Oxford International Law Library) (Paperback)

Although I live in Brazil and was expecting it to arrive here not for a long time, it arrived really fast and impeccable. And the book is really good as well. I recommend it!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good International Trade Textbook, January 9, 2007

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ClarkeND "Nicole" (Barbados) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The World Trade Organization: Law, Practice, and Policy (The Oxford International Law Library) (Paperback)

This book is a useful text for those who are interested in learning about the law of the World Trade Organisation. I would have given it a 3.5 rating rather than 3 if that were possible. This edition also reflects the more recent developments in WTO case law etc and is therefore useful as a textbook for those teaching international trade law. However, I found the policy analysis a little lacking or at least that it did not accurately reflect the diversity of views on some of the critical issue/challenges facing the WTO and its agenda.