Author Description

* Provides a user-friendly and accessible exposition of the key concepts of International Law * Highlights the different concepts of international law and describes the substantive procedural principles key to an understanding of the international legal process * Incorporates discussion and analysis of both UK and US material including examples of US cases and sources * Increased coverage of human rights issues * In-depth coverage of issues relating to the use of force particularly consideration in relation to recent events in Iraq * Updated guide to researching International Lawurelated issues on the Internet * Key text for both law students and non-law students following courses in subject areas such as International Politics, International Relations and Human Rights