Handbook of International Law

To the new student of international law, the subject can appear extremely complex: a system of laws created by states, international courts and tribunals operating at the national and global level. A clear guide to the subject is essential to ensure understanding. This handbook provides exactly that: written by an expert who both teaches and practises in the field, it focuses on what the law is; how it is created; and how it is applied to solve day-to-day problems. It offers a uniquely practical approach to the subject, giving it relevance and immediacy. The new edition retains a concise, user-friendly format allowing central principles such as jurisdiction and the law of treaties to be understood. In addition, it explores more specialised topics such as human rights, terrorism and the environment. This handbook is the ideal introduction for students new to international law.

Author: Anthony Aust
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/01/2010
Pages: 592
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.80w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780521133494

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2011

About the Author
Aust, Anthony: - With a background including 35 years as a legal adviser to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Anthony Aust is a consultant with the law firm of Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge and a visiting professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science.