Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law

Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law
by Peter Malanczuk
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First published in 1970, A Modern Introduction to International Law rapidly established itself as the most widely used and successful textbook in its field. It covers a variety of topics from diplomatic immunity to the UN and from recognition of government to war crimes. This new edition has been completely revised and updated by Peter Malanczuk to take account of many recent developments and includes new chapters on human rights, the environment and the economy.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #455517 in Books
• Published on: 1997-07-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 472 pages

International Law (Clarendon Law)

International Law (Clarendon Law)
by Vaughan Lowe
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Of all legal subjects, international law is at once the most richly varied and arguably the least understood, even by lawyers. For the past two decades it has been the focus of intense analysis by legal philosophers, international relations specialists, linguists, professional lawyers, historians, economists, and political scientists, as well as those who study, teach, and practice the discipline. Yet, the realities of international trade and communication mean that regulations in one State often directly affect matters within others. In the established tradition of the Clarendon Law Series, International Law is both an introduction to the subject and a critical consideration of its central themes and debates. The book explores the scope and function of international law, and explains how it helps to underpin our international political and economic systems. It then goes on to examine the wider theoretical implications of international law's role in modern society, including issues such as the independence of states, limits of national freedom of choice, human rights, and international crime.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #25027 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .72" h x 5.72" w x 8.62" l, .90 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 250 pages

Between Peril and Promise: The Politics of International Law, 2nd Edition

Between Peril and Promise: The Politics of International Law, 2nd Edition
by Martin J Rochester

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In this concise introduction to international law, students gain a clear appreciation for how politics shapes the development of international law, and how international law shapes political relations between states. Throughout the book, Rochester takes this complex subject and makes it accessible with his vibrant, easy-to-read prose.

After exploring the parameters of international law its intrinsic challenges and the various approaches to it Rochester then examines its five major sectors the law of the sea, airspace, and outer space; human rights; war and peace; states and markets; and the environment all through the lens of international relations theory. Students will appreciate numerous pedagogical features, such as instructive case studies, photos and cartoons, discussion questions, and new to this edition an "International Law in Action" box, which uses real-world cases to flesh out the inner workings of international law.

Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition includes coverage of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the military intervention in Libya, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the global economic recession. Based on reviewer feedback, the author reorganized several chapters, bringing coverage of jurisdiction to the forefront in order to better set the stage for subsequent chapters. With updates to all of the book's data, factual information, and hundreds of endnotes, Rochester presents the latest IL scholarship in a clear and straightforward manner.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #124102 in Books
• Published on: 2011-11-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 328 pages