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Print Price: $71.50

Format:
Paperback
450 pp.
171 mm x 246 mm

ISBN-13:
9780199574452

Publication date:
April 2013

Imprint: OUP UK


Textbook on International Law

Seventh Edition

Dr. Dixon

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 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 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 Centre

The book is complemented by a website providing updates on case law and legislative developments, as well as annotated links to relevant websites.

Readership : Primarily of interest to students on international law courses but will also be of interest to students of international relations.

1. The nature of international law and the international system
2. The sources of international law
3. The law of treaties
4. International law and national law
5. Personality, statehood and recognition
6. Jurisdiction and sovereignty
7. Immunities from national jurisdiction
8. Law of the sea
9. State responsibility
10. The peaceful settlement of disputes
11. The use of force
12. Human rights
13. International criminal law

Online Resource Centre

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.

Making Sense - Margot Northey and Joan McKibbin
Cases and Materials on International Law - Martin Dixon and Robert McCorquodale
International Law - Antonio Cassese

Special Features

  • Concise coverage of all the core topics studied on international law courses, providing students new to the subject with a complete and accurate introduction within a manageable length.
  • The clear writing style makes this an ideal book for students whose first language is not English.
  • Uses topical real-life issues to illustrate key concepts, bringing the subject to life.
  • Includes a glossary and further reading references to help students get to grips with legal terminology and find additional sources for research.
  • Fully supported by an Online Resource Centre providing updates on case law and legislative developments.
New to this Edition
  • NEW! Increased coverage of some topics including international criminal law, with a new chapter dedicated to this topic, and international human rights law.