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Stephen C. McCaffrey
This...[book explains] what international law is, why it exists, and the basic subjects it covers. The law of treaties is given particular attention, chiefly because of the increasing importance of the treaty in international life. The number of treaties has mushroomed since the Second World War and many of these agreements include over 100 states as parties. Because of their number and the breadth of their coverage, treaties are thus the main form of international legislation.*
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Contents
Contents
Preface
What is "international law"?
How does international law relate to national ("municipal") law?
The sources of international law
The law of treaties
To whom is international law addressed? : states and other subjects of international law
The allocation of competence among states : jurisdiction
Remedies : international responsibility
The use of force by states
International human rights law
International criminal law
The settlement of disputes between states
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