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Textbook on International Law
By
Martin Dixon,,
Description
* Concise coverage of all the core
topics studied on international law courses, providing students new
to the subject with a complete and accurate introduction within a
manageable length
* Uses topical real life issues to
illustrate key concepts, bringing the subject to life
* Includes a glossary and further
reading references to help students get to grips with legal
terminology and find additional sources for research
* Fully supported by an Online
Resource Centre providing updates on case law and legislative
developments
New to this edition
* Summary of key issues at the end
of each chapter
* Further coverage of the
international criminal court and the use of force
* Topical examples from Guantanamo
to military intervention in Iraq
* Two colour text design
The sixth edition of Textbook on
International Law offers students new to the subject a concise and
focused introduction to the essential topics of an international law
course from the nature and sources of international law to the use of
force and human rights. Dixon guides students through the legal
principles and areas of controversy, bringing the subject to life
with the use of topical examples to illustrate key concepts. The book
incorporates helpful features including a glossary, chapter summaries
and further reading.
The sixth edition includes further
discussion of topical issues such as Guantanamo, the International
Criminal Court and the use of force.
Online Resource Centre
The book is complemented by a website
providing updates on case law and legislative developments, as well
as direct links to sites where judicial decisions concerning
international law can be found, and direct links to sites where
international documents and treaties can be found.
Readership: Primarily of
interest to students on international law courses but will also be of
interest to students of international relations.
Contents
1. The Nature of International Law and
The International System
2. The Sources of International Law
3. The Law of Treaties
4. International Law and National Law
5. Personality, Statehood and
Recognition
6. Jurisdiction and Sovereignty
7. Immunities from National
Jurisdiction
8. Law of the Sea
9. State Responsibility
10. The Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
11. The Use of Force
12. Human Rights
Authors, editors, and contributors
Martin Dixon, Lecturer in Law,
Cambridge University and Fellow of Queen\\\'s College, Cambridge
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