Written by one of the world's leading international lawyers, this is the new and updated edition of Jan Klabbers' landmark textbook. International law can be defined as 'the rules governing the legal relationship between nations and states', but in reality it is much more complex, with political, diplomatic and socio-economic factors shaping the law and its application. This refreshingly clear, concise textbook encourages students to view international law as a dynamic system of organising th...

Climate change is the most important challenge humankind ever faced.

GHG emissions must be reduced at great pace and to a signifi cant extent to keep

global warming below fatal thresholds. This can only be achieved if the obligations

of major players are suffi ciently clear. The Principles on Climate Obligations of

Enterprises’ main focus is on the obligations of enterprises. They identify the

reduction obligations, and articulate a series of related obligations.

The Principles aim to provi...

The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debat...