Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law 8th Edition

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One of the classic treatises on international law, wholly updated in order to take account of recent developments Comprehensive coverage of the field, presenting the system of international law and its constituent elements in a clear and accessible fashion Extensively referenced in order to provide a solid foundation for further research Widely referred to by courts, practitioners and scholars, focusing on the issues as presented in practice today, including before international courts and tribunals New to this Edition Text and footnotes thoroughly updated and revised to give an understanding of international law as it stands today; while preserving the analytical rigour, clarity of language and objectivity of approach that characterise Ian Brownlie's great work. Contains a new introduction; the chapters on environmental law, immunities, responsibility, use of force and high seas freedoms have been substantially revised. Individual chapters and overall structure comprehensively re-organized. This is the eighth edition of Sir Ian Brownlie's classic distillation of public international law. Serving as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, the book seeks to present international law as a system that is based on, and helps structure, relations among states and other entities at the international level. It aims to identify the constituent elements of that system in a clear and accessible fashion. This edition, fully updated by James Crawford, Whewell Professor of International Law at the University of Cambridge, continues to provide the balance, clarity and expertise expected from this classic text. Completely updated to take account of the many areas of expansion and development in international law which have occurred since earlier editions, all chapters have been reviewed and brought up to date. The eighth edition features a new introduction and the chapters on environmental law, immunities, responsibility, use of force, and high seas freedoms have been substantially rewritten. It remains an important textbook for students, undergraduate and graduate, treating core issues from a lawyer's perspective. It is also a vade mecum for practitioners desiring a solid footing on which to make further enquiries. About the Author James Crawford Whewell Professor of International Law, University of Cambridge; Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge; Research Professor of Law, LaTrobe University James Crawford is the recipient of the 2012 Manley O. Hudson Medal awarded by the American Society of International Law for scholarship and achievement in international law. He previously held chairs at Adelaide and Sydney, is a Senior Counsel (NSW) and also a member of the English bar, practising from Matrix Chambers. He was the first Australian member of the United Nations International Law Commission and was responsible for the ILC's work on the International Criminal Court (1992-4) and for the second reading of the ILC Articles on State Responsibility (1997-2001). In addition to scholarly work on statehood, collective rights, investment law and international responsibility, he has appeared frequently before the International Court of Justice and other international tribunals, and is engaged as expert, counsel and arbitrator in international arbitration. From 1995-2003 and from 2006-10 he was Director of the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge. The late Sir Ian Brownlie, CBE, QC, Barrister at Blackstone Chambers, London, Chichele Professor of Public International Law, University of Oxford (Emeritus), Distinguished Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, Former Member and Chairman of the International Law Commission.

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Part I - Preliminary Topics 1: Introduction 2: The Sources of International Law 3: The Relations of International Law and National Law Part II - Personality and Recognition 4: Subjects of International Law 5: Creation and Incidence of Statehood 6: Recognition of States and Governments 7: International Organizations Part III - Territorial Sovereignty 8: Forms of Governmental Authority over Territory 9: Acquisition and Transfer of Territorial Sovereignty 10: Status of Territory: Further Problems Part IV - Law of the Sea 11: The Territorial Sea and Other Maritime Zones 12: Maritime Delimitation and Associated Questions 13: Maritime Transit and the Regime of the High Seas Part V - The Environment and Natural Resources 14: Common Spaces and Co-operation in the Use of Natural Resources 15: Legal Aspects of the Protection of the Environment Part VI - International Transactions 16: The Law of Treaties 17: Diplomatic and Consular Relations 18: Unilateral Acts; Estoppel 19: Succession to Rights and Duties Part VII - State Jurisdiction 20: Sovereignty and Equality of States 21: Jurisdictional Competence 22: Privileges and Immunities of Foreign States Part VIII - Nationality and Related Concepts 23: The Relations of Nationality 24: Nationality of Corporations and Assets Part IX - The Law of Responsibility 25: The Conditions for International Responsibility 26: Consequences of an Internationally Wrongful Act 27: Multilateral Public Order and Issues of Responsibility Part X - The Protection of Individuals and Groups 28: The International Minimum Standard: Persons and Property 29: International Human Rights 30: International Criminal Justice Part XI - Disputes 31: The Claims Process 32: Third-Party Settlement of International Disputes 33: The Use or Threat of Force by States