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International Law

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, University of Helsinki
Published 2020

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Written by one of the world's leading international lawyers, this is the new and updated edition of Jan Klabbers' landmark textbook. International law can be defined as 'the rules governing the legal relationship between nations and states', but in reality it is much more complex, with political, diplomatic and socio-economic factors shaping the law and its application. This refreshingly clear, concise textbook encourages students to view international law as a dynamic system of organising the world. Bringing international law back…

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Key features

  • The new and updated edition of this landmark textbook by a leading international law scholar
  • Places the law consistently in context, discussing the economic and political relevance of international law and showing how it connects to global ethics
  • Connects theory with practice to help students become more engaged and understand how the various branches of international law are connected

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