Opinicus International Law (Volume 1, Part 1)

Author: [British] W. A. Sankey
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Publication Date: 1995-12-01
Features: The author of this book, Oppenheim (1858–1919), was a renowned international law scholar of modern times. The reviser of the ninth edition, Jennings, was formerly the Whewell Professor of International Law at Cambridge University and President of the International Court of Justice; Watts was formerly a legal advisor to the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Since its original publication in 1905–1906, the book has established its status as a classic work in international law. It has been revised eight times and has long been one of the most popular textbooks on international law, widely circulated. Thirty-seven years after the eighth edition, the volume was revised and published by Jennings and Watts, a move warmly welcomed by the international law community. The new edition takes into account the development of international law, expanding its scope and content to include new supplements on maritime law, diplomatic and consular relations, treaty law, etc. It also addresses issues such as outer space, terrorism, environmental protection, Antarctica, and human rights. The content of the new volume is more than double that of the eighth edition, divided into two volumes and five parts. The new edition maintains the original level and reputation, serving as a primary reference work for teaching and research in international law, and greatly benefiting practitioners as well.