Textbook on International Law Seventh Edition

by Dixon, Martin

• ISBN13: 9780199574452
• ISBN10: 0199574456
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-06-10
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The seventh 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 studentsthrough 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 seventh edition includes further discussion of topical areas such as international human rights law and international criminal law. It features a new chapter focusing explicitly on international criminal law. Online Resource CentreThe book is complemented by a website providing updates on case law and legislative developments, as well as annotated links to relevant websites.

Author Biography

Martin Dixon is a Fellow in Law at Queens' College, Cambridge, and a Reader in Law at the University of Cambridge. He has been a legal officer for the United Nations in Vienna, advises companies on questions of international law, and is co-author of Cases & Materials on International Law.

Table of Contents

The nature of international law and the international system

The sources of international law

The law of treaties

International law and national law

Personality, statehood and recognition

Jurisdiction and sovereignty

Immunities from national jurisdiction

Law of the sea

State responsibility

The peaceful settlement of disputes

The use of force

Human rights

International criminal law

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