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............................................................................................................................DescriptionThe first book of its kind in the field, principles of Public International Law has beenshaping the study and application of International law for over 40years. Written by a world-renowned expert, this seventh edition buildson the reputation of its predecessors, providing outstanding, lucid,and up-to-date treatment of all of the main issues in international lawtoday.Principles of Public International Law offers readers a carefullybalanced perspective on international issues from the point of view ofsomeone who has had substantial experience as Counsel and Advocate ininternational tribunals and also as Arbitrator.Superb coverage of jurisprudence and historical materials allowsreaders to follow and gain a deeper understanding of the development ofinternational law. The book includes rigorously detailed references anda particularly thorough and comprehensive index, making it the idealreference for practitioners or as a main text for students.This seventh edition has been fully updated to include reference to allthe major cases and examines the following key areas; extraordinaryrendition, definition of genocide, activities of the InternationalCriminal Court, projects of the International Law Commission, and therelationship of state immunity and human rights. It continues itsstrong coverage of key topics including the environment, human rights,and the use of force.............................................................................................................................Contents1. Sources of the Law2. The Relation of Municipal and International Law3. Subjects of the Law4. Incidence and Continuity of Statehood5. Recognition of States and Governments6. Territorial Sovereignty7. The Creation and Transfer of Territorial Sovereignty8. Status of Territory: Further Problems9. Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zones, and Exclusive Economic Zones10. The Continental Shelf: Delimitation of Shelf Areas and Exclusive Economic Zones11. The Regime of the High Seas12. Common Amenities and Co-operation in the Use of Resources13. Legal Aspects of the Protection of the Environment14. Sovereignty and Equality of States15. Jurisdictional Competence16. Privileges and Immunities of Foreign States17. Diplomatic and Consular Relations18. Reservations from Territorial Sovereignty19. The Relations of Nationality20. Some Rules of Attribution: Corporations and Specific Assets21. The Responsibility of States22. The Admissibility of State Claims23. A System of Multilateral Public Order: Some Incident of Illegality and the Concept of Jus Cogens24. Injury to the Persons and Property of Aliens on State Territory25. The Protection of Individuals and Groups: Human Rights and Self-Determination26. International Criminal Justice27. The Law of Treaties28. Other Transactions Including Agency and Representation29. State Succession30. Other Cases of Transmission of Rights and Duties31. International Organizations32. The Judicial Settlement of International Disputes33. The Use or Threat of force by state............................................................................................................................Author Detailslan Brownlie, CBE, QC, is a Barrister in practice at Blackstone Chambers in London and Distinguished Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. He was re-elected to the International Law Commission for a third five-year term in 2006 on the nomination of the Governments of the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and India, and was elected Chairman in 2007.............................................................................................................................
