An Introduction to Public International Law

Description

Written for students working in a range of disciplines, this textbook provides an accessible, balanced, and nuanced introduction to the field of public international law. It explains the basic concepts and legal frameworks of public international law while acknowledging the field's inherent complexities and controversies. Featuring numerous carefully chosen and clearly explained examples, it demonstrates how the law applies in practice, and public international law's pervasive influence on world affairs, both past and present. Aiming not to over-emphasize any particular domestic jurisprudence or research interest, this textbook offers a global overview of public international law that will be highly valuable to any student new to the study of this very significant field.

'An excellent and up-to-date introductory textbook on international law, which will be useful for students with and without a legal background.' Marko Milanovic, Professor of Public International Law, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottingham 'In this compact volume, a very talented group of writers have deftly summarized the field of public international law, providing a basic but nuanced account of both its foundations and key subject matter areas. For those new to the field, this book is a great place to start.' Sean D. Murphy, Manatt/Ahn Professor of International Law, George Washington University; Member, UN International Law Commission