ABSTRACT

International Law: Text, Cases and Materials provides not only an essential introduction to the core concepts and foundational principles of international law, but also a detailed overview of each established area in which international law operates.

Featuring cases, materials, and illustrative figures throughout to enhance the level of context and detail provided, the book covers everything a student of international law requires. Topics include the law of treaties, international organisations, the international protection of human rights, responsibility in international law, jurisdiction, diplomatic and consular law, territory in international law, the law of the sea, international air and space law, international economic law, international environmental law, and international humanitarian law.

This comprehensive textbook will be essential reading not only for any course on international law, but also as a starting point for those wishing to grasp the context of a particular area of international law before exploring further.

chapter Chapter 1|58 pages

The essence of law and the nature of international law

chapter Chapter 2|68 pages

Sources of international law

chapter Chapter 5|72 pages

Other subjects of international law

chapter Chapter 6|54 pages

The law of treaties

chapter Chapter 7|92 pages

International organisations

chapter Chapter 8|71 pages

The international protection of human rights

chapter Chapter 9|57 pages

Responsibility in international law

chapter Chapter 10|54 pages

Jurisdiction

chapter Chapter 11|62 pages

Diplomatic and consular law

chapter Chapter 12|60 pages

Territory

chapter Chapter 13|60 pages

The law of the sea

chapter Chapter 14|58 pages

International air and space law

chapter Chapter 15|75 pages

International economic law

chapter Chapter 16|88 pages

International environmental law

chapter Chapter 17|56 pages

International humanitarian law