Originally written by Michael Akehurst and last published over twenty years ago when updated by Peter Malanczuk Akehurst’s Modern Introduction to International Law continues to offer a concise and accessible overview of the concepts, themes and issues central to international law.

This fully updated eighth edition encompasses the plethora of recent developments and updates in the field, and includes new dedicated chapters on international human rights, self-determination and international economic relations, an extended history and theory section reflecting the evolution of new and critical approaches in the field and a greater focus on terrorism and international criminal law.

New and updated chapters include:

• Creation and recognition of States
  
  Territory
  
  Law of the sea
  
  Immunities
  
  State succession
  
  Nationality and individual rights
  
  Protection of the environment
  
  Settlement of disputes
  
  Use of force and armed conflict

With a distinctive cross-jurisdictional approach which opens up the discipline to students from all backgrounds, this book will arm the reader with all the tools, methods and concepts they need to fully understand this complex and diverse subject. As such, this is an essential text for students of international law, government and politics, international relations, and a multitude of related subject areas.