International Law

Engaging, authoritative and academically rigorous, this is The definitive international law textbook. Comprehensively updated content includes new chapters on international criminal law and the International Court of Justice, reflecting current trends in course coverage. The stimulating writing style motivates students to explore the subject, and encourages development of analytical thinking.

1. The nature and development of international law
2. International law today
3. Sources
4. International law and municipal law
5. The subjects of international law
6. The international protection of human rights
7. The regional protection of human rights
8. Recognition
9. Territory
10. Air law and space law
11. The law of the sea
12. Jurisdiction
13. Immunities from jurisdiction
14. State responsibility
15. International environmental law
16. The law of treaties
17. State succession
18. The settlement of disputes by peaceful means
19. Interstate courts and tribunals
20. International law and the use of force by states
21. International humanitarian law
22. The United Nations
23. International institutions