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Book SynopsisThe most student-focused approach, providing ideal coverage for short, foundational courses at European law schools.International Law presents a student-focused approach to the subject; clearly written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, a range of learning features highlight the areas of debate and encourage students to engage critically with key disputes. US BLProvides comprehensive and concise coverage of the central issues in public international law, making this an ideal textbook for students taking short, introductory courses at European law schoolsBEUE US BLTakes a critical perspective on various aspects of international law, introducing the controversies and areas of debate without assuming students'' prior knowledge of the topics discussedBEUE US BLSupportive learning features, including central issues boxes, chapter summaries, recommended reading, and discussion questions highlight the essential points and encourage students to engage critically with the legal
Trade ReviewThis is a very good, clear, accessible and user-friendly textbook that is an excellent complement to introductory undergraduate modules on international law. * Birju Kotecha, Assistant Professor, University of Northumbria Law School *
A perfectly concise book to introduce public international law to undergraduate students: it covers all the foundational subjects in a cogent and eloquent manner. * Dr. Marjoleine Zieck, Professor of International Refugee Law at the Amsterdam Law School, University of Amsterdam *
Table of Contents1: Foundations and structure of international law 2: Sources of international law 3: The law of treaties 4: The actors in the international legal system 5: Jurisdiction 6: Immunity from national jurisdiction and diplomatic protection 7: State responsibility 8: The international law of the sea 9: International human rights law 10: International environmental law 11: International economic law 12: The peaceful settlement of disputes 13: The international regulation of the use of force 14: The law of armed conflict 15: International criminal law
