Public International Law in a Nutshell

This Fourth 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
(e.g., on jurisdictional immunities of states), institutions (e.g., the African
Court on Human Rights), and Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Sosa and Hamdan).The
book is intended to be helpful for students, scholars, and practitioners alike.