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International law / Antonio Cassese.

By: Material type: TextAnalytics: Show analyticsPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.Description: xvii, 469 pages ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0198299982
  • 9780198299981
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: International law.LOC classification:
  • KZ3395 .C25 2001
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Contents:
pt. I. Origins and foundations of the international community. The main legal features of the international community ; The historical evolution of the international community ; States as the primary subjects of international law ; Other international legal subjects ; The fundamental principles governing international relations -- pt. II. Creation and enforcement of international legal standards. International lawmaking: custom and treaties ; International lawmaking: other law-creating processes ; Implementation of international rules within national systems ; State responsibility ; Mechanisms for promoting compliance with international rules and pursuing the prevention or settlement of disputes ; Enforcement in the case of violations by states ; Enforcement in the case of violations by individuals -- pt. III. Contemporary issues in international law. The role of the United Nations ; Collective security and the prohibition of force ; Legal restraints on violence in armed conflict ; Protection of human rights ; Protection of the environment ; Legal attempts at narrowing the gap between North and South.
Summary: This title covers major topics, providing a background to the history of international law whilst exploring developments in the field. Written specially for the student, this text covers all subjects found on an introductory course.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-454) and index.

pt. I. Origins and foundations of the international community. The main legal features of the international community ; The historical evolution of the international community ; States as the primary subjects of international law ; Other international legal subjects ; The fundamental principles governing international relations -- pt. II. Creation and enforcement of international legal standards. International lawmaking: custom and treaties ; International lawmaking: other law-creating processes ; Implementation of international rules within national systems ; State responsibility ; Mechanisms for promoting compliance with international rules and pursuing the prevention or settlement of disputes ; Enforcement in the case of violations by states ; Enforcement in the case of violations by individuals -- pt. III. Contemporary issues in international law. The role of the United Nations ; Collective security and the prohibition of force ; Legal restraints on violence in armed conflict ; Protection of human rights ; Protection of the environment ; Legal attempts at narrowing the gap between North and South.

This title covers major topics, providing a background to the history of international law whilst exploring developments in the field. Written specially for the student, this text covers all subjects found on an introductory course.

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