Includes bibliographical references.

Matière préliminaire -- The function of law in the international community -- The formation of general international law -- The subjects of international law -- The mechanisms of public order -- The protection of human rights -- The concept of State responsibility -- The conditions for the making of international claims -- The peaceful settlement of disputes -- Remedies for breaches of obligations -- Control of major natural resources -- Title to territory (acquisition and loss of territory) -- Maritime delimitation -- The protection of the territorial integrity and the environment of States -- The use of force by States -- The role of the Security Council and the Rule of Law.

"The general outlook adopted by Ian Brownlie, Professor at the University of Oxford, in his General Course on Public International Law, is that of the objective positivist, that is to say that he takes into account the views of States. However, this positivism is supplemented by paying special attention to the significant role of international tribunals in making law. Professor Brownlie's approach is also that of the practitioner--he has worked on a professional basis for 35 States. After his introductory remarks, Professor Brownlie pays attention to the mechanisms of public order (the State, the United Nations, the protection of human rights, the concept of State responsibility and the settlement of international disputes). The second group of topics concerns certain areas of substantive law related to contemporary issues such as control of natural resources and title to territory"--Publisher's description.