Public international law : a New Zealand perspective / edited by Alberto Costi.

Nature and development of international law -- United Nations system -- Pacific issues -- Creation of international law -- Legal personality -- Territory -- Antarctica -- Jurisdiction -- Immunities -- State responsibility -- Reception of international law within New Zealand -- Human rights -- Law of the sea -- International environmental law -- International trade law -- International criminal law -- Use of force -- International humanitarian law -- International dispute resolution

"Public International Law: A New Zealand Perspective is a major work for students of the public international law elective, practitioners and large firms with global practices. This book examines the events and cases that have affected New Zealand as a nation and as a Pacific island, and espouses the fundamental principles of international law from this perspective. New Zealand experience and interests with international law differ from the European- or US-centric studies for reasons of geographical and regional needs. This book looks at developing understanding of compliance with, rather than enforcement of, international law principles, with each chapter containing a case study and list of additional readings that can aid understanding of the topic covered. The author panel is overflowing with New Zealand international law experts, who have provided academically rigorous content relevant to New Zealand and the Pacific Rim." --Publisher information.