Beschreibung:
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.
Offers students new to the subject an introduction to the topics of an international law course from the nature and sources of international law to the use of force and human rights. This book guides them through the legal principles and areas of controversy, and incorporates features including a glossary, chapter summaries and further reading.
1: The nature of international law and the international system
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The seventh edition of Textbook on International Law offers students a concise and focused introduction to international law, 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 summariesand further reading.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.