First published 2016.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 565-627) and index.

Pt. One. Interstate relations: origins, development and international law-making -- Defining epochs -- Statehood and recognition -- International law-making as an attribute of state sovereignty -- Pt. Two. Foundational principles and enforcement of international law -- The fundamental principles of the international legal order -- Maintaining international peace and security: the enforcement of international law -- Pt. Three. Jurisdiction and control over territory and persons -- Jurisdiction of states -- Treatment of aliens -- Extradition and deportations -- Refugees -- Diplomatic privileges and immunities -- Pt. Four. The international law of human security -- International protection of human rights -- International humanitarian law -- International criminal law -- International trade law -- Legal protection of the environment.

" International Law, second edition, offers a rigorous yet accessible introduction to public international law for undergraduate and post-graduate students. Presenting a clearly structured conceptual framework, the text is designed to support understanding by providing a concise, coherent perspective of international law principles and their application at the international, regional and domestic levels. In addition to the standard, core material addressed that is addressed in international law curriculae, the second edition engages with topical issues that have assumed special significance for international relations in the 21st century, clarifying legal developments and considering the roles that African states might play in supporting a rule-based response to these issues." -- backcover.