International Law - Softcover

A concise textbook for students of contemporary public international law. This volume provides an overview of subjects, a comprehensive survey of differing concepts of international law, together with a description of substantive and procedural principles. The position of international law within municipal legal systems, particularly the UK, USA and Canada, is also fully covered. Current developments examined in the text include international action over former Yugoslavia, developments in international human rights following the Vienna Declaration, the agreement between Israel and the PLO, and efforts to establish an International Criminal Court.