INTERNATIONAL LAW EVANS Księgarnia

A stellar line-up of authors, drawn from those actively involved in the practice and teaching of international law, offer authoritative and stimulating perspectives on the subject

Offers the most up-to-date analysis of all key issues and themes, reflecting the breadth and diversity of public international law

Can be used as a stand alone volume - coverage maps closely onto courses; considering the building blocks of the law and key contemporary issues

Clear 7-part structure assists navigation throughout, and engaging and lucid written style ensures accessibility for all those studying international law

Sound guidance from an experienced editor ensures consistency in writing level and tone across all chapters

Select further reading sections guide towards more focused research

Description

'"...there is enough here for even the most demanding of undergraduates.....for those about to embark on higher-level specialised courses, I doubt this collection could be beaten as a point of departure." ' -Martin Dixon; Times Higher Education Supplement
'"reflects the reality of international law as a subject rooted in politics, economics and practice.." ' -Martin Dixon; Times Higher Education Supplement
'"For those readers who want more for their money and are game for some intellectual DIY, this collection should be at the top of the list" ' -Martin Dixon; Times Higher Education Supplement

This new text reflects the breadth and diversity of contemporary public international law, offering original commentaries from key authorities actively involved in the current practice and teaching of the discipline. Coverage closely follows the scope of current courses, opening with introductory contributions from representatives of institutions such as an the International Civil Service and the International Court. Parts I-VI address the key building blocks of the law - such as its history, theories and sources and the notions of international sovereignty and responsibility. Part VII provides overviews of contemporary areas of interest such as international criminal law. The 7-part structure enables easy navigation throughout while the focused further reading sections guide students towards the most relevant sources for detailed research. Written in an engaging and lucid style, this volume is an ideal resource for both undergraduates and postgraduates of international law.

Readership: Undergraduates and postgraduates following an optional International Law course as part of their degree programme.

Contents

Introduction: Perspectives on International Law

Mr Ralph Zacklin: From the International Civil Servant

Mr Michael Wood: From the National Diplomat

HE Judge Rosalyn Higgins: From the International Court

Lord Millet: From the National Court

Mr Ian Brownlie CBE QC: From the Bar

Dr Campbell McLachlan: From the Solicitor

I The History and Theory of International Law

1 Dr Stephen Neff: A Short History of International Law

2 Professor Martii Koskenniemi: What is International Law For?

II The Structure of International Obligation

3 Professor Hugh Thirlway: The Sources of International Law as a Consensual Bond

4 Professor Dinah Shelton: International Law and 'Relative Normativity'

5 Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice: The Law of Treaties

III The Subjects of the International Legal Order

6 Professor Colin Warbrick: State and Recognition in International Law

7 Dr Dapo Akande: International Organizations

8 Professor Robert McCorquodale: The Individual and the International Legal System

IV The Scope of Sovereignty

9 Professor Vaughan Lowe: Sovereignty and the Principles of Jurisdiction

10 Lady Hazel Fox: Restraints upon Exercise of National Jurisdiction by States

11 Dr Chanaka Wickremasinghe: Personal Immunities from National Jurisdiction

12 Professor Eileen Denza: The Relationship Between International and National Law

V Responsibility

13 Professor James Crawford: The Nature and Forms of International Responsibility

14 Dr Phoebe Okowa: Admissibility, Nationality and Defences to Responsibility

VI Responding to Breaches of International Obligations

15 Professor Nigel White: Countermeasures and Sanctions

16 Professor John Merrills: The Means of Dispute Settlement

17 Professor Hugh Thirwell: The International Court of Justice

18 Dr Christine Gray: The Use of Force and the International Legal Order

VII The Application of International Law

19 Professor Malcolm Evans: The Law of the Sea

20 Ms Catherine Redgwell: International Environmental Law

21 Professor Gerhard Loibl: International Economic Law

22 Professor Antonio Cassese: International Criminal Law

23 Professor Henry Steiner: International Protection of Human Rights

24 Professor Christopher Greenwood: Humanitarian La

890 pages

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