Law or War

'Law or War' is a compelling examination of the global choice between violent conflict and international legal structures. Writing in the wake of the Great War, Lucia True Ames Mead presents a detailed argument for the establishment of a world order based on justice, arbitration, and cooperation. The work explores the fundamental causes of war and the practical steps necessary to replace the law of force with the force of law, advocating for the strength of international institutions like the World Court. Mead addresses the role of education, public opinion, and disarmament in fostering a sustainable and collective peace.This significant contribution to pacifist literature highlights the urgent need for diplomacy and the collective responsibility of nations to prevent future global catastrophes. 'Law or War' provides deep insight into the intellectual foundations of the 20th-century peace movement, offering a vision for a rules-based international community that remains relevant to modern discussions of international relations and conflict resolution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.