TY - BOOK AU - Cassese,Antonio TI - International law SN - 0198299982 AV - KZ3395 .C25 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - Oxford, New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - International law KW - Droit international KW - fast KW - V�olkerrecht KW - gnd KW - Volkenrecht KW - gtt KW - ram N1 - 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 N2 - 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 UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0635/2001036907-t.html UR - http://www.oup.com/uk/best.textbooks/law/cassese UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0723/2001036907-b.html UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0635/2001036907-d.html UR - http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199259397.do ER -