Product Description

International Law is both an introduction to the subject and a critical consideration of its central themes and debates. The opening chapters of the book explain how international law underpins the international political and economic system by establishing the basic principle of the independence of States, and their right to choose their own political, economic, and cultural systems. Subsequent chapters then focus on considerations that limit national freedom of choice (e.g. human rights, the interconnected global economy, the environment). Through the organizing concepts of territory, sovereignty, and jurisdiction the book shows how international law seeks to achieve an established set of principles according to which the power to make and enforce policies is distributed among States.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #354255 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 250 pages

Review
That it is authored by a distinguished academic..is worthy of note. No less interesting are Lowe's views on the changing nature of international law (The Commonwealth Lawyer )

About the Author
Vaughan Lowe is Chichele Professor of Public International Law, and a Fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford

Customer Reviews

Fun read about a gloom subject
Seriously, this book could inspire any non-international-law student and I think that's the best recommendation for any person. It's fun, and honest. Highly recommended.