International Law

Malcolm N. Shaw0521824737, 9780521824736, 9780511078675, 0521531837, 9780521531832

The fourth edition of Malcolm Shaw’s bestselling textbook in international law represents a major revision of its predecessor. Alongside substantial new chapters dealing with human rights and the United Nations, Professor Shaw has incorporated new material on international environmental law, state succession, recognition, the settlement of disputes by peaceful means and international institutions. Above all the book remains a comprehensive and highly readable introduction to international law.