International Law 2011

by Barry E. Carter, Allen S. Weiner

When you want sweeping coverage of current foreign policy issues as well as solid treatment of the basic concepts and doctrines of contemporary public international law, this accessible casebook is your best source. Carefully revised for its Third Edition, INTERNATIONAL LAW now features a broader viewpoint within a more concise presentation. This cohesive casebook teaches the current state of the law as well as its prevailing principles. Be sure to examine this modern and effective book before your next course.

Carter and Trimble build on their book's recognized strengths:

a balanced combination of cases, excerpts, notes, questions, and other materials

a distinctively accessible style, with clear organization, relevant cases and problems

an effective blend of current issues and materials alongside traditional theories and concepts

an examination of hte often stressful relationship between international and domestic law, and public and private law

a thorough teaching package, complete with a Teacher's Manual and documents supplement

INTERNATIONAL LAW, Third Edition, offers a wealth of new material including in—depth discussions on:

non—American perspectives

international human rights — individual responsibility, war crimes, and individual culpability

international environmental agreements — the Kyoto Protocol on global warming

the growth of international dispute resolution

revised examples, topics, and cases that reflect recent developments

Genres: Law, Legal

1173 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[sologdin · Rating 2 out of 5]

useful introduction to the basic problems of public international law. one quarter of my lawyer schooling was international law, but I haven't had any international law questions as a professional. so, yaknow, very expensive pleasure reading, apparently.