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International Law by Malcolm N. Shaw has long been established as a leading authority in the field, offering a combination of clarity of expression and academic rigour, ensuring understanding and analysis in an engaging and authoritative style. Explaining the leading rules, practice and caselaw, this treatise retains and develops the detailed referencing which encourages and assists the reader in further study.

This new edition has been fully updated to reflect recent developments. In particular, it has expanded the treatment of space law and of international economic law, and introduced new sections on cyber operations and cyber warfare, as well as reflecting the Covid-19 crisis. Both clarifying fundamental principles and facilitating additional research, International Law is invaluable for students and for those occupied in private practice, governmental service and international organisations.

  • The definitive and authoritative text on the subject and using invaluable referencing, International Law is a favourite of both students and professionals
  • Comprehensive coverage includes general principles and practice, including key substantive fields today such as international economic law and international criminal law
  • Explains relevant theories and international practice clearly and thoroughly without overwhelming the reader

Title: International Law
Author: Malcolm Nathan Shaw
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 9th edition (September 2021)
ISBN: 9781108477741
Pages: 1308

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