A concise, intellectually rigorous and politically and theoretically informed introduction to the context, grammar, techniques and projects of international law.

An authoritative introduction to international criminal law written by renowned international lawyers, judges, prosecutors, criminologists and historians.

A convenient single volume introduction to international arbitration written by experts, including discussion of the latest developments.

The book delves into the 'deeper structures' of the world's legal systems, where law meets culture, politics and socio-economic factors.

Captures the essence of the multi-layered subject of human rights law in a way that is authoritative, critical and scholarly.

An accessible, comprehensive, and high quality companion to legal philosophy written by a stellar cast of international contributors.

"From an exotic specialization on the fringes of the law school, international law has turned during the last century into a ubiquitous presence in global policy-making as well as in academic and journalistic commentary on such policy-making. With internationalization first, globalization later, questions about the legality under international treaties or customary law of this or that action were posed with increasing urgency in the media and by citizen activists as well as by governments and international institutions"--