A new addition to the popular In Principle series of texts, International Law: In Principle is a concise yet wide-ranging analysis of the fragmented and dynamic field of public international law. It provides a clear analysis of the core principles and sources of international law, together with its nature and history.

In addition, the book contains authoritative contributions by experts on:

• State jurisdiction and immunities;
• The use of force and collective security;
• World Trade Organization law;
• International environmental law;
• The law of the sea;
• International criminal law; and
• Human rights law.

Each chapter of this accessible and contemporary learning tool also includes short problem questions and answers, as well as tutorial topics. This book is essential for those readers wishing to test their understanding of international law and its relevance in today’s world.

Contents

1 The Nature and History of International Law
2 Sources and Methodology of International Law
3 The Relationship between International and National Law
4 States in International Law
5 Non-State Actors of International Law
6 State Jurisdiction and Immunities
7 State Responsibility
8 Law of Treaties
9 Dispute Resolution by International Tribunals
10 Use of Force and United Nations Collective Security System
11 World Trade Organization
12 Law of the Sea
13 International Environmental Law
14 International Human Rights
15 International Criminal Law

Authors

Associate Professor Andrew D Mitchell, University of Melbourne
Dr Jennifer Beard, University of Melbourne
With thanks to Professor Richard Garnett (Chapter 6); Dr Tarcisio Gazzini, VU University Amsterdam (Chapter 10); Professor Stuart Kaye, University of Melbourne (Chapter 12); Assistant Professor Frédéric Mégret, McGill University (Chapter 15); Associate Professor Jacqueline Peel, University of Melbourne (Chapter 13); Associate Professor Tania Voon, University of Melbourne (Chapter 11).

A new addition to the popular In Principle series of texts, International Law: In Principle is a concise yet wide-ranging analysis of the fragmented and dynamic field of public international law. It provides a clear analysis of the core principles and sources of international law, together with its nature and history.

In addition, the book contains authoritative contributions by experts on:

• State jurisdiction and immunities;
• The use of force and collective security;
• World Trade Organization law;
• International environmental law;
• The law of the sea;
• International criminal law; and
• Human rights law.

Each chapter of this accessible and contemporary learning tool also includes short problem questions and answers, as well as tutorial topics. This book is essential for those readers wishing to test their understanding of international law and its relevance in today’s world.

Contents

1 The Nature and History of International Law
2 Sources and Methodology of International Law
3 The Relationship between International and National Law
4 States in International Law
5 Non-State Actors of International Law
6 State Jurisdiction and Immunities
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