Preface; Table of cases; Table of treaties and agreements; Table of abbreviations; 1. The nature and development of international law; 2. International law today; 3. Sources; 4. International law and municipal law; 5. The subjects of international law; 6. The international protection of human rights; 7. The regional protection of human rights; 8. Recognition; 9. Territory; 10. Air law and space law; 11. The law of the sea; 12. Jurisdiction; 13. Immunities from jurisdiction; 14. State responsibility; 15. International environmental law; 16. The law of treaties; 17. State succession; 18. The settlement of disputes by peaceful means; 19. Interstate courts and tribunals; 20. International law and the use of force by states; 21. International humanitarian law; 22. The United Nations; 23. International institutions; Some useful international websites.
An updated edition including a new chapter, topical subjects and electronic references.
Malcolm Shaw QC is the Robert Jennings Professor of International Law at the University of Leicester, and a practising barrister.
"Written in a felicitous style, Shaw's book covers quite an extraordinary amount of material in 'nutshell' fashion, and is a boon to student (and practitioner) alike." American Journal of International Law
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