Textbook on international law
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Textbook on international law
Oxford University Press, 2007
6th ed
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International law
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Includes index
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The sixth edition of Textbook on International Law offers students new to the subject a concise and focused introduction to the essential topics of an international law course from the nature and sources of international law to the use of force and human rights. Dixon guides students through the legal principles and areas of controversy, bringing the subject to life with the use of topical examples to illustrate key concepts. The book incorporates helpful features including a glossary, chapter summaries and further reading. The sixth edition includes further discussion of topical issues such as Guantanamo, the International Criminal Court and the use of force. Online Resource Centre The book is complemented by a website providing updates on case law and legislative developments, as well as direct links to sites where judicial decisions concerning international law can be found, and direct links to sites where international documents and treaties can be found.
Table of Contents
- 1. The Nature of International Law and The International System
- 2. The Sources of International Law
- 3. The Law of Treaties
- 4. International Law and National Law
- 5. Personality, Statehood and Recognition
- 6. Jurisdiction and Sovereignty
- 7. Immunities from National Jurisdiction
- 8. Law of the Sea
- 9. State Responsibility
- 10. The Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
- 11. The Use of Force
- 12. Human Rights
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