Fully revised and updated to December 2002, Malcolm Shaw's bestselling textbook on international law is a clear, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the subject. The fifth edition includes new material on Inter-state Courts and Tribunals, arbitration tribunals and the role of international institutions such as the WTO. It will remain an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike. While essential reading for students of international relations and the political sciences, the scope of the text also makes it of interest to lawyers and government and international employees. Previous Edition Hb (1997): 0-521-59384-0 Previous Edition Pb (1997): 0-521-57667-9

This fifth edition of Malcolm Shaw's bestselling textbook on international law provides a clear, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the subject, fully revised and updated to December 2002. Includes new material on Inter-state Courts and Tribunals, arbitration tribunals and the role of international institutions such as the WTO. This will remain an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike. The scope of the text makes this essential reading for students of international relations and the political sciences. The book is also valuable to practitioners and governmental and international civil servants.