Details
- It gives readers a carefully balanced perspective on international issues from the point of view of someone who has had substantial experience as Counsel and Advocate in international tribunals and also as Arbitrator. The book has appeared in local language editions in countries including China, Japan, Korea, Portugal and Russia.
- Superb coverage of jurisprudence and historical materials allowing readers to follow and gain a deeper understanding of the development of international law, which is essential to its comprehension
- Includes rigorously detailed references and a particularly thorough and comprehensive index, making it the ideal reference text or stand alone resource
New to this edition
- Fully updated to include reference to all the major cases
- Closely examines the following key areas: Extraordinary rendition Definition of genocide Activities of the International Criminal Court Projects of the International Law Commission Relationship of state immunity and human rights
- Continues to have strong coverage on key topics including the environment, human rights and the use of force
Principles of Public International Law
has been shaping the study and application of international law for over 40 years. Written by a world-renowned expert, this book was the first to bring human rights into the mainstream of international law.
This seventh edition, fully updated since 2003, continues to provide the balance, clarity and expertise expected by Brownlie readers. The depth of knowledge displayed by the author, along with the detailed referencing and logical structure, make this title an indispensible resource for students, scholars and practitioners working in or studying international law.
Readership: Undergraduates and postgraduates following public international law modules as part of their law degree programme. Practitioners and academics will form a secondary market for this text.
Part I - Preliminary Topics
1: Sources of the law
2: The relation of municipal and international law
Part II - Personality and Recognition
3: Subjects of the law
4: Incidence and continuity of statehood
5: Recognition of states and governments
Part III - Territorial Sovereignty
6: Territorial sovereignty
7: The creation and transfer of territorial sovereignty
8: Status of territory
Part IV - Law of the Sea
9: Territorial sea, contiguous zones, and exclusive economic zones
10: The continental shelf: Delimination of shelf areas and exclusive economic zones
11: The regime of the high seas
Part V - Common Amenities and Co-operation in the use of Resources
12: Common amenities and co-operation in the use of resources
13: Legal aspects of the protection of the environment
Part VI - State Jurisdiction
14: Sovereignty and equality of states
15: Jurisdictional competence
16: Privileges and immunities of foreign states
17: Diplomatic and consular relations
18: Reservations from territorial sovereignty
Part VII - Rules of attribution (apart from territorial sovereignty and state jurisdictions)
19: The relations of nationality
20: Some rules of attribution: Corporations and specific assets
Part VIII - The Law of Responsibility
21: The responsibility of states
22: The admissibility of state claims
23: A system of multilateral public order: Some incidents of illegality and the concept of jus cogens
Part IX - The Protection of Individuals and Groups
24: Injury to persons and property of aliens of state territory
25: The protection of individuals and groups: Human rights and self-determination
26: International criminal justice
Part X - International transactions
27: The law of treaties
28: Other transactions including agency and representation
Part XI - Transmissions of rights and duties
29: State succession
30: Other causes of transmission of rights and duties
Part XII - International Organizations and Tribunals
31: International organizations
32: The judicial settlement of international disputes
Part XIII - The Use or Threat of Force by States
33: The use or threat of force by states
the late Ian Brownlie, Q.C., Barrister at Blackstone Chambers, London, Chichele Professor of Public International Law, University of Oxford (Emeritus), former member and chairman of the International Law Commission
Review(s) from previous edition
"From the reviews of the 4th edition: 'This systematic and balanced account of international law, written with great clarity and conciseness, is both approachable and authoratitive. It is evident that each sentence carries the weight of much learning, and that the language has been crafted to give a precise and nuanced account of Professor Brownlie's views. Well indexed and well structured, the book is a delight to use.' - Vaughan Lowe, Law Quarterly Review
