This Sixth Edition of Public International Law in a Nutshell is a concise yet accurate summary of the field of public international law, covering its basic sources, actors, and procedures, and key subject matter areas, such as human rights, the law of the sea, international environmental law, the law of war, and U.S. foreign relations law. This edition is fully updated to include recent treaties, institutions, and Supreme Court decisions. The book is intended to be helpful for students, scholars, and practitioners alike.*
Preface to the sixth edition
Application and relevance of international law
Sources of international law
States and international organizations
International dispute settlement
International law of treaties
Rights of individuals
Foreign relations law in the United States
Exercise of national jurisdiction
Immunities from jurisdiction
Law of the sea
International environmental law
Use of force and arms control
International legal research.