First published in 1970, A Modern Introduction to International Law rapidly established itself as the most widely used and successful textbook in its field. It covers a variety of topics from diplomatic immunity to the UN and from recognition of government to war crimes. This new edition has been completely revised and updated by Peter Malanczuk to take account of many recent developments and includes new chapters on human rights, the environment and the economy.
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'Professor Malanczuk has written a new edition of Michael Akehurst's textbook which maintains its high traditions of clarity, precision and coherence. The new edition, more widely-detailed and widely-referenced, will appeal to a wider audience than its predecessor, whilst still satisfying the needs of those seeking an accessible introduction to international law, whether lawyers or not.' - Colin Warbrick, University of Durham
'Good and comprehensive reading. Covers the main areas in a contextual, auditorial way.' - Dr Bogumila Puchalska
'Good and comprehensive reading. Covers the main areas in a contextual, auditorial way.' - Dr Bogumila Puchalska
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Peter Malanczuk is Professor at the University of Amsterdam.
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A new, valuable introduction to Int'L Law,
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This review is from: Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law (Paperback)
The 7th edition of this classic among student textbooks builds upon the clarity and stile Michael Akehurst was famous for, and gives an up to date introduction to International Law. The author, Peter Malanczuk, Professor of International Law at the University of Amsterdam, included systematic references which will enable the reader to begin a journey into the advanced subjects of the Law - if he/she so wishes. Malanczuks perspective is broad and serves the needs both of students in International Law and in International Relations.
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A very good international law book,
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This review is from: Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law (Paperback)
"Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law" by Peter Malanczuk is one of the best books on International Law for scholars and students of law, now a days. The text was re-written by Professor Peter Malanczuk (Erasmus University, Rotterdam) with aditional information based on the new developments like International Environmental Law or International Economic Law.Certainly the basics of the book correspond to older editions, but new chapters make it a clear example of an "International Law" book than a modest "Introduction". The text is well written and the concepts are in order. However, definitions about important international legal institutions were missed, for example, International Environmental Law, Custom, etc. These and other definitions are important for students in order to have clarity on the institutions and the subject. The book, however, is well structured, keeping the interest of the reader on the topics of International Law and giving information on every topic to search further on in other sources. I hope that the book will have translation to other languages.
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Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law provides a sound basis for understanding the United Nations, treaties, and international law. The only drawback to the book is that the material is becoming somewaht dated with its 1997 copyright.The book has gone through a number of reprints in between 1998 and 2004 leading me to suggest a 8th edition for 2006. The book provided an academic premier for a course in Space Law. I enjoyed the Latin legal terms spread throughout the text. I do recommend that the reader have some prior knowledge of the law to more fully appreciate the text.
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The origin of international law is a matter of dispute among scholars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
internationalized contracts, international administrative tribunals, outer space activities, deep seabed mining regime, wrongdoing state, minimum international standard, ius cogens, disputing states, international legal personality, defaulting state, opinio iuris, international economic law, exclusive fishery zone, constituent treaty, state succession, territorial sea, claimant state, negotiating states, private international law, customary international law, superjacent waters, predecessor state, diplomatic law, immunity rule, internationally wrongful act Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, General Assembly, Vienna Convention, Soviet Union, South Africa, Cold War, European Community, Second World War, New Zealand, Gulf War, League of Nations, East Timor, World Bank, European Convention, First World War, European Union, Geneva Convention, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, World Court, Council of Europe, Russian Federation, Uruguay Round, Western Sahara, European Communities, Islamic Republic of Iran New!
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The origin of international law is a matter of dispute among scholars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
internationalized contracts, international administrative tribunals, outer space activities, deep seabed mining regime, wrongdoing state, minimum international standard, ius cogens, disputing states, international legal personality, defaulting state, opinio iuris, international economic law, exclusive fishery zone, constituent treaty, state succession, territorial sea, claimant state, negotiating states, private international law, customary international law, superjacent waters, predecessor state, diplomatic law, immunity rule, internationally wrongful act Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, General Assembly, Vienna Convention, Soviet Union, South Africa, Cold War, European Community, Second World War, New Zealand, Gulf War, League of Nations, East Timor, World Bank, European Convention, First World War, European Union, Geneva Convention, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, World Court, Council of Europe, Russian Federation, Uruguay Round, Western Sahara, European Communities, Islamic Republic of Iran New!
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