Brownlie's principles of principles of public international law

This is the eighth edition of Sir Ian Brownlie's classic distillation of public international law. Serving as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, the book 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. It aims to identify the constituent elements of that system in a clear and accessible fashion. This eighth edition, fully updated by James Crawford, Whewell Professor of International Law at the University of Cambridge, continues to provide the balance, clarity and expertise expected from this classic text. Completely updated to take account of the many areas of expansion and development in international law which have occurred since earlier editions, all chapters have been reviewed and brought up to date. The eighth edition features a new introduction and the chapters on environmental law, immunities, responsibility, use of force and high seas freedoms have been substantially rewritten.It remains an important textbook for students, undergraduate and graduate, treating core issues from a lawyer's perspective. It is also a __vade mecum__ for practitioners desiring a solid footing on which to make further enquiries. One of the classic treatises on international law, wholly updated in order to take account of recent developments Comprehensive coverage of the field, presenting the system of international law and its constituent elements in a clear and accessible fashion Extensively referenced in order to provide a solid foundation for further research Widely referred to by courts, practitioners and scholars, focusing on the issues as presented in practice today, including before international courts and tribunals New to this edition Text and footnotes thoroughly updated and revised to give an understanding of international law as it stands today; while preserving the analytical rigour, clarity of language and objectivity of approach that characterise Ian Brownlie's great work. Contains a new introduction; the chapters on environmental law, immunities, responsibility, use of force and high seas freedoms have been substantially revised. Individual chapters and overall structure comprehensively re-organized. This is the eighth edition of Sir Ian Brownlie's classic distillation of public international law. Serving as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, the book 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. It aims to identify the constituent elements of that system in a clear and accessible fashion. This edition, fully updated by James Crawford, Whewell Professor of International Law at the University of Cambridge, continues to provide the balance, clarity and expertise expected from this classic text. Completely updated to take account of the many areas of expansion and development in international law which have occurred since earlier editions, all chapters have been reviewed and brought up to date. The eighth edition features a new introduction and the chapters on environmental law, immunities, responsibility, use of force, and high seas freedoms have been substantially rewritten. It remains an important textbook for students, undergraduate and graduate, treating core issues from a lawyer's perspective. It is also a vade mecum for practitioners desiring a solid footing on which to make further enquiries. Readership: Undergraduates and postgraduates taking Public International Law modules as part of their law degree programme. Practitioners and academics will form a secondary market for this text. Serving As A Single Volume Introduction To The Field As A Whole, This Book 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. It Identifies The Constituent Elements Of That System In A Clear And Accessible Fashion. Pt. I. Preliminary Topics: Introduction ; The Sources Of International Law ; The Relations Of International And National Law -- Pt. Ii. Personality And Recognition: Subjects Of International Law ; Creation And Incidence Of Stateshood ; Recognition Of States And Governments ; International Organizations -- Pt. Iii. Territorial Sovereignty: Forms Of Governmental Authority Over Territory ; Acquisition And Transfer Of Territorial Sovereignty ; Status Of Territory, Further Problems -- Pt. Iv. Law Of The Sea: The Territorial Sea And Other Maritime Zones ; Maritime Delimitation And Associated Questions ; Maritime Transit And The Regime Of The High Seas -- Pt. V. The Environment And The Natural Resources: Common Spaces And The Co-operation In The Use Of Natural Resources ; Legal Aspects Of The Protection Of The Environment -- Pt. Vi. International Transactions: The Law Of Treaties ; Diplomatic And Consular Relations ; Unilateral Acts, Estoppel ; Succession To Rights And Duties -- Pt. Vii. State Jurisdiction: Sovereignty Of Equal States ; Jurisdictional Competence ; Privileges And Immunities Of Foreign States -- Pt. Viii. Nationality And Related Concepts: The Relations Of Nationality ; Nationality Of Coporations And Assets -- Pt. Ix. The Law Of Responsibility: The Conditions For International Responsibility ; Consequences Of An Internationally Wrongful Act ; Multilateral Public Order And Issues Of Responsibility -- Pt. X. The Protection Of Individuals And Groups: The International Minimum Standard, Persons And Property ; International Human Rights ; International Criminal Justice -- Pt. Xi. Disputes: The Claims Process ; Third-party Settlement Of International Disputes ; The Use Of Threat Of Force By States. Includes Tables Of Treaties And Cases. Rev. Ed. Of: Principles Of Public International Law / By Ian Brownlie. 7th Ed. 2008. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This is the eighth edition of Sir Ian Brownlie's classic distillation of public international law. Serving as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, the book 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. It aims to identify the constituent elements of that system in a clear and accessible fashion. This eighth edition, fully updated by James Crawford, Whewell Professor of International Law at the University of Cambridge, continues to provide the balance, clarity and expertise expected from this classic text. Completely updated to take account of the many areas of expansion and development in international law which have occurred since earlier editions, all chapters have been reviewed and brought up to date. The eighth edition features a new introduction and the chapters on environmental law, immunities, responsibility, use of force and high seas freedoms have been substantially rewritten. It remains an important textbook for students, undergraduate and graduate, treating core issues from a lawyer's perspective. It is also a vade mecum for practitioners desiring a solid footing on which to make further enquiries. Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law has been the definitive guide to international law for over 40 years. This eighth edition, updated by James Crawford, builds on the reputation of its predecesors, providing outstanding, lucid and up-to-date treatment of all of the main issues in international law today.