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SoftcoverThis is a basic, introductory book on public international law. The purpose of this book is to elucidate the subject to the readers who are novices to the field of public international law. The exposition is replete with illustrations and case law in order to make the subject interesting and also to help readers understand the conceptually difficult topics. The book is student-friendly. The language is lucid and all the chapters have been presented in a structured manner which would help students prepare for their examinations.
CHAPTER PAGE PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW
1 Meaning, Scope and Characteristics of Public International Law
2 Introduction
3 Meaning of International Law
3 Definitions of International Law
4 Scope of International Law
5 Characteristics of International Law
6 Conclusion
2 Evolution of International Law: Ancient Age to Medieval Age: Age of Naturalism
11 Introduction
11 Ancient Age
12 Early Renaissance Period (Period before 1648 AD)
3 Evolution of International Law: Late Renaissance Period to Modern Period: Age of Positivism
19 Introduction
19 Peace of Westphalia (1648 AD)
20 Pre-classical Period (From 1648 AD to
18th Century)
20 Classical Age (19th Century to 1919 AD)
22 Modern Age (1919 AD-till Date)
24 Conclusion
CHAPTER PAGE PART 2 SOURCES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
1 Introduction to Sources of International Law
29 Introduction
29 Meaning of ‘Sources’ of International Law
30 Distinction between ‘Formal Sources’ and ‘Material Sources’ of International Law
30 Article
38 of the Statute of International Court of Justice
31 Text of Article
38 of the ICJ Statute
CHAPTER PAGE 5 Subsidiary Sources of International Law
55 Introduction
55 Judicial Decisions
55 Teachings of Most Highly Qualified Publicists
58 Conclusion
59 Soft Sources of International Law
61 Introduction
61 Resolutions and Declarations of United Nations General Assembly
61 International Law Commission
62 Conclusion
MUNICIPAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
1 Theories on Relationship between Municipal Law and International Law
65 Introduction
65 Theories on Relationship Between Municipal Law and International Law
66 Conclusion
69 Practice on Relationship between Municipal Law and International Law
STATES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
1 Introduction to States
87 Introduction
87 Definition of State
87 Criteria of Statehood
88 Conclusion
93 Recognition of States and Governments
95 Introduction
95 Recognition of States
96 Recognition of Governments
101 Premature/Precipitate Recognition
104 Implied Recognition
105 Conditional Recognition 106 Collective Recognition
CHAPTER PAGE Right of Self-defence
139 Right to Self-determination
141 Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
143 Types of States and other International Entities
147 Introduction
147 Absolute Sovereign States
147 Vassalage, Suzerainty, and Protectorates (States under Protection)
147 States with Terminable and Reversionary Sovereignty
148 Federal States
148 Association of States
149 Special Entities
149 Conclusion
TERRITORY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
1 Introduction to Various Territorial Regimes under International Law
Introduction
Territory, the term explained
Types of Territorial Regimes
Conclusion
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