International Law

by Jan Klabbers

Written by one of the world's leading international lawyers, this is the new and updated edition of Jan Klabber's landmark textbook. International law can be defined as 'the rules governing the legal relationship between nations and states', but in reality it is much more complex, with political, diplomatic and socio-economic factors shaping the law and its application. This refreshingly clear, concise textbook encourages students to view international law as a dynamic system of organizing the world. Bringing international law back to its first principles, the book is organised around four questions: where does it come from? To whom does it apply? How does it resolve conflict? And what does it say? Building on these questions with both academic rigour and clarity of expression, Professor Klabbers breathes life and energy into the subject. Footnotes point students to the wider academic debate while chapter introductions and final remarks reinforce learning. The second edition has been updated throughout, with particular attention to recent judicial decisions, and features new sections on sovereign debt relief, the prompt release of vessels, and the Antarctic.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction, School, History

383 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2013

Reviews

[Philina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good book on (Public) International Law.
It provides a great overview including historical and philosophic remarks and is easy to read with a more "novel-like" style. Furthermore, it raises interesting questions and invites the reader to start his own process of reflection.
However, this should not be the only book read on the topic as it lacks more "technical" details.

[Luguolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good starting point for the study of International Law, which is worthwhile even for those who consider themselves advanced in the subject.

[Benedikt Lueger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jan und ich haben gemeinsam einige sehr intensive Tage durchlebt - um einen fast belletristischen Überblick über Internationales Recht zu erlangen, tut das Buch seinen Zweck, um einen tiefen Einblick in die Rechtsnormen und Verfahren zu bekommen eher nicht

[Kristel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covering all the basics that I needed for my International Law class, good examples as well

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and concise.

[Elisabet Allikas]

Eksamiks lugesin, mis seal ikka siis

[Magdalena Trivina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight to the point and insightful.

[Annalisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

not the author's fault, I just suffered too much for this exam

[Bryan Mcquirk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great textbook. Lots of knowledge to inform people about how international law works and its foundations.

[Sanni]

Klabbersin kuiva huumori ja selkeä jaottelu tekivät kansainvälisen oikeuden alkeista miellyttävät oppia.

[Marlouis Planas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Book.