* Provides a user-friendly and accessible exposition of the key concepts of International Law* Highlights the different concepts of international law and describes the substantive procedural principles key to an understanding of the international legal process* Incorporates discussion and analysis of both UK and US material including examples of UScases and sources* Increased coverage of human rights issues* In-depth coverage of issues relating to the use of force particularly consideration in relation to recent events in Iraq* Updated guide to researching International Law related issues on the Internet* Key text for both law students and non-law students following courses in subject areas such as International Politics, International Relations and Human Rights