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Product Identifiers

PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101108733050

ISBN-139781108733052

eBay Product ID (ePID)6050102931

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1050 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameInternational Law

Publication Year2021

SubjectInternational

TypeTextbook

AuthorMalcolm N. Shaw

Subject AreaLaw

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.7 in

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number9

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2023-298147

Dewey Edition23/eng/20250331

Reviews'The nine lives of Malcolm Shaw's classic study, 'International Law', demonstrate in this Ninth Edition that it remains the indispensable single volume work in its ever expanding field.' Stephen M. Schwebel, Former Judge of the International Court of Justice

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal341

Table Of ContentPreface to the ninth edition; 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. Individual criminal responsibility in international law; 8. Recognition; 9. Territory; 10. The law of the sea; 11. Jurisdiction; 12. Immunities from jurisdiction; 13. State responsibility; 14. International environment law; 15. The law of treaties; 16. State succession; 17. The settlement of disputes by peaceful means; 18. The international court of justice; 19. International law and the use of force by states; 20. International humanitarian law; 21. The united nations; 22. International organisations.

SynopsisThis book is intended for all interested in international law, ranging from undergraduate students, who will appreciate the accessible and engaging style to professional lawyers and others requiring authority, dependability and extensive referencing to facilitate additional research., International Law is the definitive and authoritative text on the subject. It has long been established as a leading authority in the field, offering an unbeatable combination of clarity of expression and academic rigour, ensuring understanding and analysis in an engaging and authoritative style. Explaining the leading rules, practice and caselaw, this treatise retains and develops the detailed referencing which encourages and assists the reader in further study. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect recent developments. In particular, it has expanded the treatment of space law and of international economic law, and introduced new sections on cyber operations and cyber warfare, as well as reflecting the Covid-19 crisis. Both clarifying fundamental principles and facilitating additional research, International Law is invaluable for students and for those occupied in private practice, governmental service and international organisations.

LC Classification NumberKZ3275.S53A35 2021