An Introduction to Public International Law 2nd ed

Author: Cecily Rose; Niels Blokker; Daniëlla Dam-de Jong; Simone van den Driest; Robert Heinsch; Erik Koppe; Misha Plagis; Nico Schrijver
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009580373

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781108432627
Published In: April 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: Hardback edition not yet published, ISBN13 9781009580380

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Written for students working in a range of disciplines, this textbook provides an accessible, balanced, and nuanced introduction to the field of public international law. It offers the basic concepts and legal frameworks of public international law while acknowledging the field's inherent complexities and controversies. Featuring numerous carefully chosen and clearly explained examples, it demonstrates how the law applies in practice, and public international law's pervasive influence on world affairs.

Aiming not to over-emphasize any particular domestic jurisprudence or research interest, this textbook offers a global overview of public international law that will be highly valuable to any student new to the study of this very significant field. The 2nd edition has been updated to address the latest developments in the field. It includes new and current examples and cases in key areas, such as human rights law, criminal law, humanitarian law, and environmental law.

Provides an accessible but nuanced introduction to public international law for students working in a range of disciplines
Includes numerous clearly explained and carefully chosen examples, giving students necessary context for how the law applies in practice
Offers a well-balanced account of the field of public international law, aiming not to over-emphasise the research interests of the authors or any particular domestic jurisprudence

1. Introduction

Part I. The Foundations of Public International Law

2. Sources of International Law

3. Subjects, Statehood, and Self-Determination

4. Law of Treaties

5. Law of State Responsibility

6. Jurisdiction

7. Immunities

8. International Organizations

9. International Dispute Settlement

Part II. The Branches of Public International Law

10. International Human Rights Law