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