Akehurst's modern introduction to international law /
Modern introduction to international law
Peter Malanczuk.
- Seventh revised edition / Peter Malanczuk.
- xxii, 449 pages ; 25 cm
Revised edition of: A modern introduction to international law / Michael Akehurst. 6th ed. 1987.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- History and theory -- Sources of international law -- International law and municipal law -- States and governments -- International organizations, individuals, companies and groups -- Jurisdiction -- Immunity from jurisdiction -- Treaties -- Acquisition of territory -- Legal consequences of changes of sovereignty over territory (state succession) -- The law of the sea -- Air space and outer space -- Human rights -- Economy -- Environment -- State responsibility -- Peaceful settlement of disputes between states -- International wars, civil wars and the right to self-determination: ius ad bellum -- Means of waging war and criminal responsibility: ius in bello -- The Charter and the organs of the United Nations -- The United Nations and peace and security -- Table of cases -- Table of treaties, declarations and other documents -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
"First published in 1970, A Modern Introduction to International Law rapidly established itself as the most widely used and successful textbook in its field. This new edition is now completely revised and updated to take account of many new developments. It is ideal for students of international politics, for whom the topics covered on a legal syllabus have been carefully adapted.Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law covers a variety of topics, from diplomatic immunity to human rights, and from recognition of government to war crimes. The book is particularly concerned with the relationship between international law and international politics, and it devotes special attention to such controversial topics as self-determination and the expropriation of foreign-owned property where the conflicting interests and attitudes of different states are most apparent."--Publisher description.