基本説明
Publication delayed (Originally scheduled in July 2002). Covers a variety of topics from diplomatic immunity to human rights and from recognition of government to war crimes. All chapters are revised to include the latest developments.
Full Description
Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law continues to offer a concise and accessible overview of the concepts, themes and issues central to international law. This fully updated eighth edition encompasses the plethora of recent developments and updates in the field, and includes new dedicated chapters on international human rights, self-determination and international economic relations, an extended history and theory section reflecting the evolution of new and critical approaches in the field and a greater focus on terrorism and international criminal law. New and updated chapters include:Creation and recognition of StatesTerritoryLaw of the seaImmunitiesState successionNationality and individual rightsProtection of the environmentSettlement of disputesUse of force and armed conflictWith a distinctive cross-jurisdictional approach which opens up the discipline to students from all backgrounds, this book will arm the reader with all the tools, methods and concepts they need to fully understand this complex and diverse subject. As such, this is an essential text for students of international law, government and politics, international relations, and a multitude of related subject areas.This textbook is supported by a companion website: www.routledge.com/cw/orakhelashvili.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. History 3. Sources of International Law 4. International Law and Municipal Law 5. Creation and Recognition of States 6. Legal Personality of Non-State Entities 7. Territory 8. Law of the Sea 9. Air Space and Outer Space 10. State Jurisdiction 11. Immunities 12. Law of Treaties 13. State Responsibility 14. State Succession 15. Protected Persons and Entities: Nationality and Individual Rights 16. Protected Persons and Entities: Human Rights, Group Rights and Self-Determination 17. Protection of the Environment 18. International Economic Relations 19. International Criminal Justice 20. Use of Force 21. Laws Applicable to War and Armed Conflict 22. United Nations and Peace and Security 23. Settlement of Disputes
