International Law (Clarendon Law Series)

"International Law" is a good overview of international law basics. The author knows how law functions in the real world of diplomats and officials; his analysis of how international law emerges from treaties and state practice is sophisticated; and his droll political asides make the book stand out from other introductory surveys. It's a classy performance. That said, prospective buyers should know that once the author descends from the mountaintop of "big picture" jurisprudence, he gives short shrift to the particulars of doctrine. His treatment of specific topics such as economic law, human rights, environmental law, and the use of force is very rushed.Bottomline: "International Law" is a well-written, thought-provoking read, but law students and practicing lawyers may find it of only limited value. The ideal reader is probably a political science or international relations student looking to understand the basic concepts, vocabulary and methods of reasoning of international law.

Great Book. As a Legal Studies student I have found this book to be of huge help as both an introduction to International Law and as a reference. Lowe communicates points efficiently and with great examples of the different mechanisms involved in its process. Extremely well organized and definitely worth the time spent reading.5 Stars.

If you have never taken a class in international law and you want a short, but very well written, introduction to the subject, this is the book for you. I strongly recommend it to all my students in public international law, international law & human rights, and international humanitarian law of armed conflict.Prof. Claude d'EstreeGraduate School of International StudiesUNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Very critical analysis of international law! Good

A fresh, stimulating and intellectually refreshing approach to understanding International Law

Es gibt viele Buecher, die so geschrieben worden sind, dass man sie kaum fluessig lesen kann. Unser Professor hat dieses Buch besonders empfohlen, weil es leicht zu lesen ist. Dem kann ich nur zustimmen: Es ist sehr leicht geschrieben und alles super verstaendlich dargestellt. Ich höre dieses Semester Public International Law I, fuer den Anfang und allgemeinen Ueberblick ist dieses Buch hervorragend geeignet.Vorsicht, wer viertiefende Informationen braucht, wird nur mit diesem Buch nicht auskommen. Aber wer Anfaenger ist, wird hiermit gut bedient.Ganz toll ist es, dass das Buch ueber Amazon zu kaufen gibt; denn in den normalen Buchhandlungen kann man es vergebens suchen. Es ist direkt von der Oxford University Press und in Deutschland nicht unbedingt zu finden.Von mir gibt es 5 Sterne, ich wuerde es jederzeit wieder kaufen.

Aunque sea de segunda mano, tiene muy poco uso. Ligeramente subrayado y solo al principio del todo Descripcion exacta. gracias

It took so long to arrived, but it came in good conditions. Actually the book is really interesting, I totally recommend it