First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to take account of many new developments. It covers a variety of topics, from diplomatic immunity to

12 The law of the sea.

This book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international

Applies the New Haven School approach explaining discrete aspects of the global decision process and their effects on the content of international legal rules.