Desierto is affiliated with the International Court of Justice, teaches international law, and advises Philippine government agencies. She received a highly esteemed prize from Yale Law School for the JSD dissertation upon which this book is based. Her study begins with an introduction to necessity and treaty obligations. Following chapters discuss the doctrine of necessity in municipal and international legal orders and its historical genesis, a proposal for interpretation of necessity clauses in treaties, international investment and trade law, human rights treaties, and misapplications of necessity. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)