International law ( Sixth Edition )

CONTENTS :

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. Individual criminal responsibility in international law;

9. Recognition;

10. Territory;

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. The International Court of Justice;

20. International law and the use of force by states;

21. International humanitarian law;

22. The United Nations;

23. International institutions.

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.