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Zusatztext Hollis' book marks a refreshing and welcome change of pace and focus ... The volume is and will long remain an essential reference for any one working with treaties either in a practical or academic way. Informationen zum Autor Duncan B. Hollis is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Temple University's Beasley School of Law. Professor Hollis's scholarship focuses on treaties and other forms of international agreement! examining the formation! interpretation! and application of treaties and political commitments in international! comparative and constitutional contexts. He co-edited and co-authored National Treaty Law & Practice (2005) and his writings haveappeared in journals such as the American Journal of International Law! Harvard International Law Journal! Texas Law Review! and the Virginia Journal of International Law. Prior to joining the Temple faculty! Professor Hollis served from 1998 to 2004 in the Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Departmentof State. During his tenure at the State Department! he worked for several years as the attorney-adviser for treaty affairs! addressing legal and constitutional issues associated with U.S. treaties. Klappentext Giving an overview of the current state of the law and practice in relation to treaties! this edited work is an essential reference for practitioners and legal advisers involved in treaty negotiations or the interpretation of treaties. It also reflects on the current areas of disagreement or ambiguity. Hollis's book marks a refreshing and welcome change of pace and focus ... The volume is and will long remain an essential reference for any one working with treaties either in a practical or academic way. Mark Weston Janis, NILR Zusammenfassung From trade relations to greenhouse gasses, from shipwrecks to cybercrime, treaties structure the rights and obligations of states, international organizations, and individuals. For centuries, treaties have regulated relations among nation states. Today, they are the dominant source of international law. Being adept with treaties and international agreements is an indispensable skill for anyone engaged in international relations, including international lawyers,diplomats, international organization officials, and representatives of non-governmental organizations.The Oxford Guide to Treaties provides a comprehensive guide to treaties, shedding light on the rules and practices surrounding the making, interpretation, and operation of these instruments. Leading experts provide essays designed to introduce the law of treaties and offer practical insights into how treaties actually work. Foundational issues are covered, including what treaties are and when they should be used, alongside detailed analyses of treaty formation, application, interpretation,and exit. Special issues associated with treaties involving the European Union and other international organizations are also addressed. These scholarly treatments are complimented by a set of model treaty clauses. Real examples illustrate the approaches treaty-makers can take on topics such as entryinto force, languages, reservations, and amendments. The Oxford Guide to Treaties thus provides an authoritative reference point for anyone involved in the creation or interpretation of treaties or other forms of international agreement....