Akehursts Modern Introduction To International Law (Rev); Author: Malanczuk, Peter; Paperback

Author: Malanczuk, Peter
Edition #7 ~ Rev Edition; Paperback; Index
472 pages
Published: June 1997
Taylor & Francis Books Ltd
ISBN: 041511120X

First published in 1970, A Modern Introduction to International Law rapidly established itself as the most widely used and successful book in its field. This new edition is now completely revised and updated to take account of many new developments.Akehurst's 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 particularly concerned with the relationship between international law and international politics, and it devotes special attention to such controversialtopics as serf-determination and the expropriation of foreign-owned property where the conflicting interests and attitudes of different states are most apparent.-- Completely revised and updated tIn this text, the relationship between international law and international politics is documented. The relations between states are demonstrated through the discussion of topics such as diplomatic immunity, human rights, recognition of government and war crimes.