Cases and Materials on International Law (5th Ed)

A topical and engaging companion for study, which places international law directly in the context of contemporary debate
Offers broad coverage of international law, and can be used for a range of courses and teaching styles
Contains the essential cases and materials that students need in order to understand and analyze the international legal order, providing notes on selected extracts to explain the complexities of the law to students
New to this edition

Expanded coverage of topical areas including the use of force in Iraq and the role of international organizations
Features a new chapter on International Criminal Law to provide more in-depth coverage of this key topic
Now accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, including regular updates on key developments
Includes commentary and linking text will be added to help the student appreciate the implications of the materials presented
Non-western and feminist perspectives will be featured where appropriate
Cases and Materials on International Law is a topical and engaging companion for study; placing international law directly in the context of contemporary debate. It offers broad coverage of international law, and is suitable for use alongside a range of course structures and teaching styles. The book contains the essential cases and materials that students need in order to understand and analyze the international legal order, providing notes on selected extracts to explain the complexities of the law to students. These are from a full range of international sources.

The fifth edition includes further discussion of topical areas such as international criminal law, featuring a new chapter focusing explicitly on this subject. It also provides expanded coverage of topical areas including the use of force in Iraq and the role of international organizations. The new edition considers the perspectives of non-western and feminist scholars.

Online Resource Centre

The book is complemented by a new website, which will be updated regularly.


Readership: Primarily of interest to students on international law courses but will also be of interest to students of international relations.