Книга Handbook of International Law Handbook of International LawКниги Гуманитарная литература Автор: Anthony Aust Год издания: 2005 Формат: pdf Издат.:Cambridge University Press Страниц: 554 Размер: 1,9 ISBN: 0521530342 Язык: Английский0 (голосов: 0) Оценка:"The purpose of the book is to explain international law principles and rules in a clear and concise way. This purpose is admirably fulfilled with a handy, attractive and well-organized volume that is reasonably priced....The text is beautifully written, concise and interesting without being heavy or laden with legal jargon." --American Reference Books Annual“This concise volume makes the subject accessible, while retaining substance. It is an easy read even for non-law students and non-lawyers. The handbook contains a relatively sizable index, making topics easy to locate. Also included are a helpful table of treaties, a tale of cases and a glossary of legal terms, as well as a brief list of abbreviations for the hundreds of acronyms used in the area.” -- Choice DescriptionA concise account of international law by an experienced practitioner, this book explains how states and international organisations, especially the United Nations, make and use international law. The nature of international law and its fundamental concepts and principles are described, and the differences and relationships between various areas of international law which are often misunderstood (such as diplomatic and state immunity, and human rights and international humanitarian law) are clearly explained. Also discussed is the essence of new specialist areas of international law, relating to the environment, human rights and terrorism.