International Law
by Malcolm Shaw (Author)

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Published: 9th edition (September 2021)
• ISBN: 9781108477741
• Pages: 1308

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

Table of Contents

Preface to the ninth edition
1. The nature and development of international law
2. International law today
3. Sources
4. International law and municipal law
5. The subjects of international law
6. The international protection of human rights
7. Individual criminal responsibility in international law
8. Recognition
9. Territory
10. The law of the sea
11. Jurisdiction
12. Immunities from jurisdiction
13. State responsibility
14. International environment law
15. The law of treaties
16. State succession
17. The settlement of disputes by peaceful means
18. The international court of justice
19. International law and the use of force by states
20. International humanitarian law
21. The United Nations
22. International organisations