The Law of Nations


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International Law


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International Law is both an introduction to the subject and a critical consideration of its central themes and debates. The opening chapters of the book explain how international law underpins the international political and economic system by establishing the basic principle of the independence of States, and their right to choose their own political, economic, and cultural systems. Subsequent chapters then focus on considerations that limit national freedom of choice (e.g. human rights, the interconnected global economy, the environment). Through the organizing concepts of territory, sovereignty, and jurisdiction the book shows how international law seeks to achieve an established set of principles according to which the power to make and enforce policies is distributed among States.




International Law as a Profession


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International law is not merely a set of rules or processes, but is a professional activity practised by a diversity of figures, including scholars, judges, counsel, teachers, legal advisers and activists. Individuals may, in different contexts, play more than one of these roles, and the interactions between them are illuminating of the nature of international law itself. This collection of innovative, multidisciplinary and self-reflective essays reveals a bilateral process whereby, on the one hand, the professionalisation of international law informs discourses about the law, and, on the other hand, discourses about the law inform the professionalisation of the discipline. Intended to promote a dialogue between practice and scholarship, this book is a must-read for all those engaged in the profession of international law.




International Law


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The Professor Series on International Law illustrates our commitment to expand our publication base to reflect new areas of student interest. The book covers all aspects of international law, including issues affecting the environment. it is extremely up-to-date, covering NAFTA And The Uruguay Round of the GATT. This book has been revised for 1998. The author, Linda A. Malone, Is the Marshall Wythe Foundation Professor of Law at the College of William and Mary, Marshall Wythe School of Law and lectures on International Law. She is also the author of the Professor Series on Environmental Law. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special features: A Capsule Summary, perfect for night-before-the-exam review Essay exam questions and answers, For practice applying the concepts you've learned to a fact pattern Extremely Extensive tables, including Table of Cases, and Table of Statutory Sections and Restatement References, Table of Acts and Conventions, Table of Treaties, and more Detailed Subject-Matter Index --------------------------------------------------------------------------------




Introduction to International Law


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This book in its entirety as well as in each of its parts is an outline of the problems under discussion. The subject matter of some eighty sections of the book is extensive; it could, indeed, be presented by ex perts in as many volumes. This study offers an attempt to formulate a synthesis, however difficult, of the vast amount of available material. Unlike the well-known standard Introductions to International Law which deal with all the major fields of international law, this book treats exclusively the present conceptions of that law as expressed in legal literature, international treaties and other agreements, inter national judgements and awards, governmental and diplomatic state ments and the like. Special attention is devoted, in several chapters of the book, to the "teachings of the most highly qualified publicists of the various nations" which are considered by Article 38 paragraph 1 (d) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice as "subsidiary means for the determination ofrules of law. " An endeavor is made to ascertain whether in certain fields of the theory of international law a "Communis opinio doctorum" has either been reached or is in the process of achievement. Some readers may consider that there are too many quotations from writings of publicists; others will certainly feel - as does this writer - that too many outstanding international lawyers have not been included.




International Law


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Janis, Noyes, and Sadat on International Law presents this complex subject in an authoritative and well-written casebook. The book introduces the history and nature of international law and its sources--treaties, custom, general principles, jus cogens, and equity. It explains how international law is applied in U.S. courts and in international arbitration and adjudication. The book addresses many of the key settings in which international law plays a critical role: international human rights, the recognition and succession of states and governments, international and non-governmental organizations, war and peace, the law of the sea, and inter-state judicial relations. The book's materials, largely domestic and international judicial decisions, are both sophisticated and teachable, the perfect introductory casebook for any U.S. law school.







Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law


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Serving as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, this ninth edition of Brownlie's Principles of International Law seeks to present international law as a system that is based on, and helps structure, relations among states and other entities at the international level.




International Law and the Cold War


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This is the first book to examine in detail the relationship between the Cold War and International Law.




An Outline of International Law


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Written by Dr. Dominique De Stoop, former Senior Assistant Secretary of the International and General Legal Branch of the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. An Outline of International Law offers a clear, comprehensive explanation of the multifaceted realm of international law. Dr. De Stoop provides background information on the sources of international laws, their scope, and their effectiveness. Each chapter covers a specific area of law, including the following: - Treaty negotiations - State sovereignty - Human rights and refugee rights - Criminal offences and terrorism -The law of the sea and international shipping law -Environmental law and conservation -International and domestic armed conflicts -Disarmament and arms control -Economic and trade law A valuable resource for law students, civil servants and members of intergovernmental organizations, An Outline of International Law is your inclusive guide to the international agreements, customary international laws and judicial decisions governing the global community.