Public International Law in a Nutshell

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Author: Thomas Buergenthal

ISBN-10: 031417169X

ISBN-13: 9780314171696

Category: Foreign & International Law - General & Miscellaneous

This Fourth Edition of Public International Law in a Nutshell is a concise yet accurate summary of the field of public international law, covering its basic sources, actors, and procedures, and key subject matter areas, such as human rights, the law of the sea, international environmental law, the law of war, and U.S. foreign relations law. This edition is fully updated to include recent treaties (e.g., on jurisdictional immunities of states), institutions (e.g., the African Court on Human...

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This Fourth Edition of Public International Law in a Nutshell is a concise yet accurate summary of the field of public international law, covering its basic sources, actors, and procedures, and key subject matter areas, such as human rights, the law of the sea, international environmental law, the law of war, and U.S. foreign relations law. This edition is fully updated to include recent treaties (e.g., on jurisdictional immunities of states), institutions (e.g., the African Court on Human Rights), and Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Sosa and Hamdan).The book is intended to be helpful for students, scholars, and practitioners alike

Chapter 1. The Application and Relevance of International Law Chapter 2. The Sources of International Law Chapter 3. International Organizations Chapter 4. International Dispute Settlement Chapter 5. The International Law of Treaties Chapter 6. The Rights of Individuals Chapter 7. Jurisdiction Chapter 8. Foreign Relations law in the United States Chapter 9. Immunities Chapter 10. International Legal Research Sources