United States Practice in International Law (United States Practices in International Law)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: February 3, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 536
ISBN-13: 9780521750707
Subjects: Diplomatic law; Treaties & other sources of international law; United States; Law; Legal Reference / Law Profession; USA; International; Law / General; International law; Foreign relations; Law and legislation
First sentence: During 1999-2001, in the waning years of the administration of William J. Clinton, the United States remained actively engaged in the use of international law and international institutions to advance the interests of the United States.
Description: This survey draws upon the statements and actions of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Topics include diplomatic and consular relations, jurisdiction and immunities, state responsibility and liability, international organizations, international economic law and human rights. Containing extracts from hard-to-find documents, generous citations to relevant sources, tables of cases and treaties, and a detailed index, this essential tool for researchers and practitioners.