Subjects:

International Law

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.

Malcolm Shaw's engaging and authoritative International Law has become the definitive textbook for instructors and students alike, in this increasingly popular field of academic study. The hallmark writing style provides a stimulating account, motivating students to explore the subject more fully, while maintaining detail and academic rigour. The analysis integrated in the textbook challenges students to develop critical thinking skills.

The sixth edition is comprehensively updated throughout and is carefully constructed to reflect current teaching trends and course coverage. The International Court of Justice is now examined in a separate dedicated chapter and there is a new chapter on international criminal law. The detailed references and reliable, consistent commentary which distinguished previous editions remain, making this essential reading for all students of international law whether they be at undergraduate level, postgraduate level or professional lawyers.

• The definitive account of international law which provides an authoritative and comprehensive survey of the subject
• Detailed references throughout encourage further reading on the part of the student at either an undergraduate or postgraduate level
• High level of analysis combined with stimulating and engaging writing style: challenges students to approach the text critically and develop analytical skills without overwhelming them