Textbook on International Law

Year 2004

ISBN No. 9780199260720

No.of pages 380

Subject Knowledge and Society, Social Science, Law

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Textbook on International Law provides a concise and accessible exposition of the key areas of international law for the student. All the components of an undergraduate course are considered and analysed, with particular emphasis placed on the practice of states. The book provides a thorough grasp of both the theory and practice of international law. This fifth edition has been updated to include new material on the use of force, the International Criminal Court, and terrorism. As well as being an invaluable aid for law students, this book will also help students of international politics and diplomacy in understanding how the international community actually works.

Table of contents

1. The Nature of International Law and The International System; 2. The Sources of International Law; 3. The Law of Treaties; 4. International Law and National Law; 5. Personality, Statehood and Recognition; 6. Jurisdiction and Sovereignty; 7. Immunities from National Jurisdiction; 8. Law of the Sea; 9. State Responsibility; 10. The Peaceful Settlement of Disputes; 11. The Use of Force; 12. Human Rights