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The customary law of belligerent occupation goes back to the Hague and Geneva Conventions. Recent instances of such occupation include Iraq, the former Yugoslavia, the Congo and Eritrea. But the paradigmatic illustration is the Israeli occupation, lasting for over 40 years. There is now case law of the International Court of Justice and other judicial bodies, both international and domestic. There are Security Council resolutions and a vast literature. Still, numerous controversial points remain. How is belligerent occupation defined? How is it started and when is it terminated? What is the interaction with human rights law? Who is protected under belligerent occupation, and what is the scope of the protection? Conversely, what measures can an occupying power lawfully resort to when encountering forcible resistance from inhabitants of the occupied territory? This book examines the legislative, judicial and executive rights of the occupying power and its obligations to the civilian population. ... Read more

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With the creation of a single global market in financial services, the effective regulation of banks at the international level has become essential. This work offers a comprehensive examination of the development and structure of the current provisions for the control of international financial markets. It explores the background to the recent major financial crises and the nature of the global response, beginning with the collapse of the Bretton Woods system of managed exchange rates and the resulting establishment of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in 1974. The author describes the structure and operation of the Committee and examines both the content of its core supervisory papers and the development of its more general regulatory programme.

The emergence of increasingly complex international banking and financial conglomerates has required a fundamental revision of the traditional sector-based methods of supervision and regulation. The book examines the difficulties associated with the cross-border and cross-sector regulation of such groups and assesses the international response to these problems to date.

The most recent financial crises in Asia and elsewhere during the late 1990s have generated further anxiety concerning the stability of the international financial market place. The causes of the crises are accordingly examined and the various responses adopted as part of a new international financial architecture analysed in detail. This timely and significant work is the first to address all the major factors involved in international banking supervision, conglomerate control and financial stability together in a single text. It will be an invaluable reference and analytical tool for all those specialising in international banking and financial market control. ... Read more

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The world is poised for another important transition.The United States is dealing with the impact of the Afghan and Iraq wars, the use of torture and secret detention, Guantanamo, climate change, nuclear proliferation, weakened international institutions, and other issues related directly or indirectly to international law. The world needs an accurate account of the important role of international law and The Power and Purpose of International Law seeks to provide it.

Mary Ellen O'Connell explains the purpose of international law and the power it has to achieve that purpose.International law supports order in the world and the attainment of humanity's fundamental goals of peace, prosperity, respect for human rights, and protection of the natural environment. These goals can best be realized through international law, which uniquely has the capacity to bind even a superpower of the world.By exploring the roots and history of international law, and by looking at specific events in the history of international law, this book demonstrates the why and the how of international law and its enforcement.It directly confronts the notion that international law is "powerless" and that working within the framework of international law is useless or counter-productive. As the world moves forward, it is critical that both leaders and their citizens understand the true power and purpose of international law and this book creates a valuable resource for them to aid their understanding. It uses a clear, compelling style to convey topical, informative and cutting-edge information to the reader. ... Read more

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The Routledge Handbook of International Law provides a definitive global survey of the interaction of international politics and international law. Each chapter is written by a leading expert and provides a state of the art overview of the most significant areas within the field.

This highly topical collection of specially commissioned papers from both established authorities and rising stars is split into four key sections:

• The Nature of International Law including the interaction between the disciplines of International Law and International Relations

• The Evolution of International Law progressing from the ancient world to present day.

• Law and Power in International Society discussing topical issues such as the war in Iraq and the international criminal court

• Key Issues in International Law including international refugee law, indigenous rights, intellectual property, trade and the challenges presented by "new terrorism".

A comprehensive survey of the state of the discipline, The Routledge Handbook of International Law is an essential work of reference for scholars and practitioners of international Law.

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The objective of this book is to set out in a single volume the basic principles of public international law. In so doing, an attempt has been made to select those topics that traditionally feature on an undergraduate course in public international law. The text commences with an examination of the general principles before proceeding to consider each of the principal subject areas. In producing this volume an attempt has been made to examine not only the history of public international law but also to consider the economic, social and cultural factors that have influenced the development of the subject. Each chapter examines the history of a topic and the present legal position before seeking to evaluate any relevant judgments of international courts and tribunals.

This single volume treatment should be useful to students of both international law and the related discipline of international relations. The objective of this new text is to provide within a single volume a guide to the basic principles of public international law. The subject of public international law has acquired a heightened degree of prominence in the last decade; it is now widely studied in universities and its principles often constitute the justification for decisions in municipal courts.

The author seeks to outline the basic principles of public international law while giving proper emphasis to the social and economic context in which such rules operate. All the elements of an undergraduate course are considered; each chapter examines both the historical evolution of the law and the present practice. The book will be of value both for undergraduate students of international law but also for those following courses in international relations or political science. ... Read more

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Written by leading scholars, each title in the "Introduction to Law" series contains comprehensive treatment in black-letter style.Featuring footnotes citing to case law, statutory and other authorities, these volumes are ideal for in-depth research on particular issues and points of law. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Very Disappointed
Expected 2003 revised edition, received 1988 original edition - copy moldy, cannot read.Also emailed seller - never received a response.

Interesting book
I found this book to be quite informative and well written.The only negative was the presentation of topics--I would have put them in a different order.The content probably could be understood by a layman.I am an attorney and was just looking for a good overview of the subject: this book did the trick.

An Introduction to International Law
Good reference to any International Law text. It reviews all the details that have to be read between the lines in Law School texts. It also mentions all key cases reviewing them in a one or two paragraphs format, straight to the point.

I recommend it as a second reference toInternational Law: Cases and Materials/ Janis (West) ... Read more

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The law of the sea has undergone more change in the last fifty years than it has in the previous four hundred. All naval operations, both in times of peace as well as of war, are supposed to be carried out within the framework of international law, which now centres around the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982. An understanding of today's law of the sea is critical for domestic as well as international maritime trade and inevitably of course, for national security. This comprehensive book provides clarity on what the legitimate use of ocean space is and what is not. It examines the new jurisdictional boundaries or functional divisions of the oceans into several maritime zones along with their military implications. One of the key aims of the author is to create a ready reference for naval officers who are required under the naval regulations to 'observe the principles of International law', but whose training does not prepare them for dealing with them especially in view of the impact of advanced technology on traditional rules of law. Where relevant judgments of the International Court of Justice, the Law of the Sea Tribunal, and national/municipal courts are referred to and explained. ... Read more

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This anthology brings together selections representative of the principal approaches to international legal theory. The volume is arranged according to the various theoretical concepts, and includes works from prominent authors like Hugo Grotius, H.L.A. Hart, Robert O. Keohane, Stephen Krasner, David Kennedy, Cristine Chinkin, and Hilary Charlesworth. The introductory notes to each chapter include definitions of key terms, fundamental assumptions, and a survey of the objectives of the particular theoretical approach. The book concludes with an appraisal of the present status of international legal theory in international law and political science. ... Read more

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Good intro to the place of rules in the international arena
International Rules is a prime example of a composite being more the sum of its parts. The authors collected writings from the main schools of international law (IL) and international relations (IR) scholarship and provide the reader with the basic analytical tools to ponder the place of rules (and norms) in the international system. In addition to an insightful introduction to each of the eight schools represented (five IL and three IR schools), Professors Beck and Arend wrote an opening (Beck) and closing (Arned) chapter providing a general framework for the discussion. The main problem tackled by the collection is the divergent positions and lack of communication between the fields of international relations and international law. While international law assumes the influence of (though not necessarily compliance with) legal rules on the behavior of its subject (and when it cannot exert such influence, it would no longer be classified as law) this point is, indeed, an open point of discussion among IR scholars. IR's Realists, for example, refuse to accept the influence of rules, rather focusing on power and view whatever rules do exist in the international system as mere reflections of the configuration of power. Even some of the IL schools focus on the influence power has on the formation of rules (IL's Feminists, New Stream and New Haven schools), as Beck aptly points out (pp. 15). Yet, some of the most interesting and groundbreaking work on the enigma of international rules finds no place in the collection. The constructivist program of research in IR focuses on the social determinants of the international system. As such, their work explores, with great detail, such issues as the function of norms and norm emergence, the influence of identity on action in the international arena and on the mutual constitution of the actor and the international system. This school traces its roots to Headly Bull's "The Anarchical Society" and from the late 1980's a flurry of writings on these subjects has emerged. In fact, Arend published an article (Virginia Journal of International Law, Vol. 38, No. 2, 1998, pp.107) and a book (Legal Rules and International Society, 1999) focusing on rules in the international system both of which implement constructivist methods. With the exception of the selection from Keohane setting off the constructivist approach (named by him "reflective"), the selection from Hurrell is really the only one which will give the reader a view into this important body of scholarship (although the select bibliography will set the reader in the right direction). Beyond this obvious shortcoming, there are several smaller ones I feel need to be pointed out. First, bringing Feminist voices to the discussion is laudable, but it is my feeling that the more developed "Third World" voice should not have been overlooked. (see: Third World Attitudes Toward International Law: An Introduction (F. Snyder and S. Sathirathai, Eds.), 1987 and K. Mickelson's "Rhetoric and Rage" article in Wisconsin Int'l Law Journal, Vol. 16 (1998) pp. 353). Second, Beck raises the question of the place of morality in the development of legal norms, yet the selections do not include the work of Lon Fuller, who wrote extensively on this subject. Nonetheless, I feel this book is an excellent starting point for the discussion on the place of norms in the international system and warmly recommend it to anyone with an interest in this subject. ... Read more

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This is an impressive and topical work which will interest students, practitioners and academics of comparative labour law, providing a deep and penetrating global analysis of the law. This work: contains rigorous referencing to real-world empirical data and research, making this an invaluable and reliable account of global employment law and policy; considers legal developments in their true context, ensuring that societal, economic and cultural factors are taken into account when considering the labour market; and, is written with a firm grasp of the underlying human rights at play in labour law, showing the progress that has been made globally in recent decades, and considering that which is still to be made. This is a stimulating, authoritative account of international employment law written by a leading figure who for many years has shaped global policy, striving to implement fairer working conditions worldwide. We are expertly guided though the context and development of labour law, making this book ideal for study or research. ... Read more

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Because entertainment is one of America's most vital and important industries, the legal implications of the international aspects of the business are of vital importance. This is the first casebook to deal with international entertainment law, focusing on cross-border transactions and disputes. It tracks the development of most entertainment projects--from the initial acquisition of necessary legal rights, to the ultimate exhibition, performance, or sale of entertainment. International Entertainment Law is an essential resource for those who represent, or hope to represent, individual entertainers or entertainment companies in international litigation, dealmaking, or multinational public policy. ... Read more

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The idea that international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL) are complementary, rather than mutually exclusive regimes generated a paradigmatic shift in the international legal discourse. The reconciliation was driven by a humanistic ethos and its purpose was to offer greater protection of the rights to life, liberty and dignity of all individuals under all circumstances. The complementarity of both regimes currently enjoys the status of the new orthodoxy and simultaneously invites critical reflection. This collection of essays accepts the invitation, offering diverse assessments of the merits of taking human rights to the battlefields of the twenty-first century.

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law comprises three parts: part I focuses on the paradigmatic (security based "armed conflict" vs. human rights centered "law enforcement" paradigms) and the normative complexities of the interaction between both regimes in the "fight against terror" and in other, allegedly new, types of wars. Part II discusses the interplay between IHRL and IHL in the context of three specific regimes: belligerent occupation, the European Court of Human Rights, and the protection of cultural heritage. Part III explores the potential fusion of IHL and IHRL into a new paradigm in two areas: post-bellum accountability and compensation to victims of war crimes.

The range of issues, multitude of competing norms and narratives, and shifting paradigms explored in this collection, converse with each other. This conversation mirrors the process through which international law - paying deference to political realities while simultaneously seeking to transcend them - charts new pathways to advance its humanizing project. ... Read more

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First published in 1970, A Modern Introduction to International Law rapidly established itself as the most widely used and successful textbook in its field.This seventh edition has now been completely revised and updated to take account of many new developments. A Modern Introduction to International Law covers a variety of topics, from diplomatic immunity to human rights, and from recognition of government to war crimes. The book is original in several respects. The author is particularly concerned with the relationship between international law and international politics, and he devotes special attention to such controversial topics as self- determination and the expropriation of foreign-owned property where the conflicting interests and attitudes of different states are most apparent. ... Read more

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a little dated, but...
I'll second the previous reviewer's call for an updated edition.Apparently the next edition, the 8th, is due for release in February 2008.

Time for an 8th Edition?
Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law provides a sound basis for understanding the United Nations, treaties, and international law. The only drawback to the book is that the material is becoming somewaht dated with its 1997 copyright.
The book has gone through a number of reprints in between 1998 and 2004 leading me to suggest a 8th edition for 2006. The book
provided an academic premier for a course in Space Law. I enjoyed the Latin legal terms spread throughout the text. I do recommend that the reader have some prior knowledge of the law to more fully appreciate the text.

Good book, good price
This book is the essential guide to international law. Not only does it cover important themes and treaties over every conceivable topic, it does so without too much legal jargon and too much dumbing down. It hits the perfect average reading level and provides citations to the primary sources from which statements are taken for further research and understanding. It is extrememly well organized. Truly, this is the best comprehensive book on international law available to the average person.

Best introductory text available
Building on Akehurst's sound work, Malanczuk provides an accessible but not simplistic introduction to the field. While not as practice-oriented as, for example, Brownlie's , it has a theoretical component that other texts generally lack. It is also - for an introductory text - a very good first point of reference.

Quite difficult to read
This book is quite difficult to read. The books show importnat text in italics (sometimes) not even bold, different font type etc. You really don't know what's importnat and what's not until you get it on exam. Very very difficult to navigate within a text and do a lookup of important terms or topics. The index at the end of book is also very limited. The design is like of a paperback novel - just text, text and text, with very little differences in text. The only bold words are titles of chapters and subchapters. This has been so far the most difficult textbook to read I have ever had and I usually don't have problems reading any kind of textbook.
On the other hand the information within is invaluable, and give you clear idea of what is what and what matters in international law. Sometimes the explanations and text is not well-written, some places it reads like if you are reading a legal document rather than a textbook.
The book provides a generous sample of cases.
Authors should consider improving page layout and design, and writing in a bit lighter tone. ... Read more

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The protection and commercial exploitation of intellectual property rights are seldom confined to one country and the introduction of a foreign element inevitably raises potential problems of private international law. This comprehensive analysis covers topics ranging from establishing which court has jurisdiction and which is the applicable law to securing the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements. ... Read more

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This leading textbook has been revised to include new developments since 1994, including all the international case-law (ICJ, ITLOS, WTO, human rights, etc.) and new international legislation (genetically modified organisms, the Kyoto Protocol, oil pollution, chemicals, etc.). It is the most comprehensive account of the principles and rules relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural resources. First Edition published by Manchester University Press: (2002) 0-719-04519-3 ... Read more

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Good resource
I used this book as a resource for my LLM thesis and it was very helpful.It provides a very detailed account of the evolution of environmental law in the international arena - very useful as background/foundation knowledge. ... Read more

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The second edition of International Lawreflects the breadth and diversity of contemporary public international law.It offers a unique selection of original presentations and commentaries from key figures actively involved in the current practice and teaching of the discipline.These authoritiative and stimulating perspectives on the subject provide up-to-date analysis of key issues and themes.


Revised and updated, this second edition takes into account developments in international law since the publication of the first edtion in 2003. It has proven to be an invaluable resource for undergraduates and post graduates following courses in a variety of subject areas including international law, politics, or international relations as part of their degree programme, while also providing a key source of reference for practitioners and academics alike.


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A great international law textbook !
Very torough and extensive outline of public international law. An excellent textbook for any lawyer having to tackle issues of International Law.

A excellent collection of text about international law
This book is a collection of diferent texts, which abord all instituts of public international law. As the previous reviewer said, the chapters vary of quality, but in overall they are very good.

Best Introduction to International Law
I am an experienced lawyer with no background in international law.I had read the 2d edition of Janis' book some years ago and was looking for a more comprehensive treatment.I started with Shaw's book and found the writing turgid (to use a turgid work) and then tried Brownlie's, which was somewhat better but didn't seem worth the effort.(Brownlie authored a chapter in the present book.)This book is just right.Well organized, comprehensive, and clearly written.As with most edited works, the chapters vary in quality, but even in the weaker ones the topic is adequately covered. ... Read more

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The second edition of this casebook has been updated and trimmed, although it retains a wide range of topics and materials. It covers a variety of private international law issues, including child abduction, child custody, adoption, child support enforcement, and recognition of marriages and divorces. The book also explores the impact of public international law on both domestic and international regulation of the family, using topics such as family violence and the rights of the child. Finally, the book uses comparative law materials to examine traditional family law topics, such as the regulation of marriage, the rights of same-sex couples, adoption, reproductive freedom, and more. ... Read more

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Overall Great Experience
Product arrived in great condition, when it was supposed to arrive and I have had no problems.The seller did a great job performing adequately. ... Read more

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This is the third edition of the pioneering work that has become the standard text in the field. The first edition was one of the earliest to establish that the newly-developing international law of human rights could be set down as any other branch of international law. It also incorporates the complementary fields of international humanitarian law and international criminal law, while addressing the problems associated with their interaction with human rights law.

The book is more than a descriptive analysis of the field. It acknowledges areas of unclarity or where developments may be embryonic. Solutions are offered. Recent developments have confirmed the value of solutions proposed in this edition and the previous one.

Central to most of the chapters is the human rights norm of most salience in the treatment of prisoners, namely, the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The early chapters focus on the period of first detention, when detainees are most at risk of having information or confessions, however unreliable, extracted by unlawful means. Voices contemplating the legitimacy of such treatment to combat terrorism have been heard in the wake of the atrocities of 11 September 2001. The book finds that the evidence clearly suggests that the absolute prohibition of such treatment remains firm.

Other chapters deal with problems of poor prison conditions and of certain extraordinary penalties, notably corporal and capital punishment. A chapter explores ethical codes for members of professions capable of inflicting or preventing the prohibited behavior (police and medical and legal professionals). Chapters are also devoted to the extreme practice of enforced disappearance and the contribution of the new convention on this phenomenon, as well as to extra-legal executions. ... Read more

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In noting that the actions of entities other than states in the economic arena can and often do have a profound effect on human rights, this book poses the question as to how international human rights law can and should address that situation. This book takes three very different categories of international actor – the World Trade Organization, the international financial institutions (World Bank and IMF) and multinational enterprises – and analyses the interaction of each category with human rights, in each case analysing the interaction of the different fields of law and seeking to identify a role for international human rights law.

Adam McBeth concludes that each of the selected international economic actors can and should be considered to operate within a holistic system of international law, including human rights obligations, but that changes in the operations and the accountability mechanisms for each actor are necessary for the practical implementation of that approach.

While written from a human rights perspective, the underlying theme of the book is one of engagement and harmonisation rather than condemnation. It provides valuable insight for those who approach this topic from a background of international trade law, commercial law or general international law, just as much as those who have a human rights background. International Economic Actors and Human Rights will be of great interest to those studying or working in any field of international economic law, as well as human rights scholars and practitioners.

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The major free trade agreements of the 1990s have quickened the pace of international joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions in all the world's regions. Here is a convenient survey, by business lawyers and corporate counsel from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, of the important legal issues that arise in the course of planning, negotiating, and implementing a transborder business relationship. ... Read more