Public International Law - 9781803925967

Public International LawContemporary Principles: Second Edition\nAuthor(s): Gideon Boas\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781803925967, 978-1803925967\nSynopsis\nThe second edition of this concise and well-loved textbook has been enhanced and developed while continuing to offer a fresh and accessible approach to international law, providing students with a uniquely holistic understanding of the field. Starting with the legal principles that underpin each strand of international law, and putting this into a real-life context, this textbook builds an understanding of how the international legal system operates and where it is heading. It guides readers through the theoretical foundations and development of international law norms, while also explaining clearly how the law works in practice.\n\nKey Features:\n\nFurther reading and discussion topics for each chapter\nA focus on legal theory and how i.