This fifth edition of a leading textbook on Public International Law has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect developments since 1990, including a new chapter on international environmental protection. It maintains its strengths—clear exposition, rigorous analysis, detailed referencing, and comprehensive coverage—making it ideal for inquisitive students and a valuable reference for practitioners. Reviews of previous editions highlight its systematic and balanced approach, with clarity and conciseness that make it both approachable and authoritative. Each sentence reflects extensive knowledge, crafted to provide a precise account of the author’s views. The book is well indexed and structured, enhancing its usability. Critics have praised it as a research treasure, offering a generous sampling of comparative authority that is typically hard to compile without exhaustive efforts. It is recommended for lawyers, professors, law students, and anyone interested in studying law. Additionally, it is recognized as one of the finest general expositions of the law of peace in English, providing an enormous wealth of material and reference, presented in a sophisticated yet clear and balanced manner. The second edition received the Certificate of Merit from the American Society of International Law, which described it as a work of great distinction.
