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List of contents
1. International Dispute Settlement: Principles and Concepts; 2. Negotiation; 3. Mediation; 4. Inquiry; 5. Conciliation; 6. Arbitration; 7. Investment Arbitration; 8. The International Court I: organisation and procedure; 9. The International Court II: the work of the Court; 10. The Law of the Sea Convention; 11. International trade disputes; 12. The United Nations; 13. Regional organisations; 14. Trends and prospects; Appendices; Index.
About the author
J. G. Merrills was Emeritus Professor of International Law at the University of Sheffield, and held visiting posts at the Universities of Auckland and Toronto. For eight years, he was Alternate Member of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities. He authored seven books and over seventy journal articles, and was on the editorial board of the Global Community Yearbook of International Law and Jurisprudence.Eric De Brabandere is Professor of International Dispute Settlement Law and Director of the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at Leiden University. He is also Attorney-at-Law at the Brussels Bar, practising in international law and investment arbitration, and Editor-in-Chief of the Leiden Journal of International Law. Eric De Brabandere is a general international lawyer, with special expertise in international investment law and arbitration, and international dispute settlement. He teaches on international dispute settlement and international investment law and arbitration.
Summary
The fully revised seventh edition of this textbook explains the legal and diplomatic methods and organisations used to solve international disputes, how they work and when they are used. Using numerous examples, it shows the strengths and weaknesses of different methods and is an essential resource for international dispute settlement courses.
Foreword
The seventh edition of this successful textbook on the techniques and institutions used to solve international disputes.
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'This text is a wonderful resource for students, scholars and practitioners alike. Its extensive and updated analysis of key international dispute mechanisms, as well as key controversies, makes a significant contribution to the field of international law, as well as international relations.' Michelle Burgis-Kasthala, University of Edinburgh
