The most student-focused approach, providing ideal coverage for short, foundational courses at European law schools.

International Law presents a student-focused approach to the subject; clearly written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, a range of learning features highlight the areas of debate and encourage students to engage critically with key disputes.

US BLProvides comprehensive and concise coverage of the central issues in public international law, making this an ideal textbook for students taking short, introductory courses at European law schoolsBEUE US BLTakes a critical perspective on various aspects of international law, introducing the controversies and areas of debate without assuming students' prior knowledge of the topics discussedBEUE US BLSupportive learning features, including central issues boxes, chapter summaries, recommended reading, and discussion questions highlight the essential points and encourage students to engage critically with the legal disputesBEUE
New to this edition:
US BLDiscussion of current events related to international law, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the on-going armed conflict in Ukraine, as well as issues related to the increased tensions surrounding Taiwan, the economic fall-out in Sri Lanka and the IAEA's assistance mission to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in UkraineBEUE US BLNew case law from the International Court of Justice, including the Courts' judgment on reparations in the Armed Activities case and its initial proceedings in Ukraine's case against Russia, as well as new cases from the European Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal CourtBEUE US BLCoverage relating to the recent developments in international climate law, including the efforts of small island states in this area and the application of human rights law to climate change litigationBEUE US BLIncludes new introduction to feminist and Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) criticisms of the current legal systemBEUE

Digital formats and resources
The fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
US BLThe e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooksBEUE
Includes online resources including:
US BLShort author podcasts introducing the core topicsBEUE US BLAdvice on answering the Questions for Discussion at the end of each chapterBEUE US BLLinks to other international law resourcesBEUE