This book is intended for all interested in international law, ranging from undergraduate students, who will appreciate the accessible and engaging style to professional lawyers and others requiring authority, dependability and extensive referencing to facilitate additional research.

An authoritative and engaging work, combining straightforward exposition with extensive footnotes for further research.

'Shaw's International Law has always been characterised by its clarity of expression, incisive analysis, and breath of coverage. This new edition is no exception. It is one of those rare works of international law that is essential reading for the Judge, practitioner, academic and student alike.' Dan Sarooshi QC, Professor of Public International Law, University of Oxford, and Essex Court Chambers, London