xxii, 449 pages ; 25 cm

The most widely-used textbook in the field; ideal for students of international politics, for whom the topics covered on a legal syllabus have been carefully adapted

Revised edition of: A modern introduction to international law / Michael Akehurst. 6th ed. 1987

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Introduction -- 2. History and theory -- 3. Sources of international law -- 4. International law and municipal law -- 5. States and governments -- 6. International organizations, individuals, companies and groups -- 7. Jurisdiction -- 8. Immunity from jurisdiction -- 9. Treaties -- 10. Acquisition of territory -- 11. Legal consequences of changes of sovereignty over territory (state succession) -- 12. The law of the sea -- 13. Air space and outer space -- 14. Human rights -- 15. Economy -- 16. Environment -- 17. State responsibility -- 18. Peaceful settlement of disputes between states -- 19. International wars, civil wars and the right to self-determination: ius ad bellum -- 20. Means of waging war and criminal responsibility: ius in bello -- 21. The Charter and the organs of the United Nations -- 22. The United Nations and peace and security

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