Overview

As the former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and a world-leading academic, Professor Cassese brings unrivalled experience and expertise to the study of International Law. This is the ideal text for all students, providing a clear and concise background to the history of international law and exploring the latest developments in the field. The book is written to a good length - covering all topics in sufficient depth for contemporary courses and avoiding superfluous detail. Professor Cassese explores the dynamics of international law, and looks at sociological approaches to the subject as well as paying full attention to traditional and more legalistic approaches. In a thorough treatment of the subject, he shows when certain legal institutions have come into being in the world community, analysing their origins and the rationale behind them. He explores why they have been created, what function they were intended to fulfil, and assesses how they have actually performed. COMPANION WEBSITE: A key feature is the companion website, specially created to work alongside the text. Key documents, case material, principal treaties and agreements cited in the book, and links to useful websites containing further sources are all included to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive resource for students and lecturers.

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Author:   Antonio Cassese
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9780198299981

ISBN 10:   0198299982
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   01 October 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Origin and foundations of the international community; main legal features of the international community; historical evolution of the international community; international legal subjects; territory - the spatial dimension of States' activities; the fundamental legal standards governing international relations; creation and enforcement of international legal standards; international law-making; implementation of breaches of international legal standards (the law of international responsibility); consequences of breaches of international legal standards; settlement of disputes; enforcement in case of violation by states; enforcement in case of violations by individuals (international criminal justice); some crucial issues of today; international protection of human rights; international legal control of armed conflict; protection of the environment; legal attempts at narrowing the gap between North and South; the role of the United Nations.

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Now teaching again at the University of Florence, Judge Antonio Cassese is the former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and former presiding Judge of Trial Chamber II. He is also a member of the Institut de droit international.

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