Perspectives on International Law.

• Author: Jasentuliyana, Nandasiri.
• Place / Publishing House: Boston : : BRILL,, 1995.; ©1995.
• Year of Publication: 1995
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (578 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- SECTION I: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW -- 1 Fundamentals of International Law -- 2 Equity in International Law -- 3 International Law in the Context of the Changing World Order -- 4 The New International Legal System -- 5 International Law in the Twenty-first Century -- SECTION II: THE UNITED NATIONS -- 6 Law-Making in the United Nations -- 7 Codification of Human Rights Law by the United Nations -- 8 The Regulatory Role of the United Nations in Promoting Economic Growth and Development -- 9 Preventive Diplomacy, Peacemaking and Peacekeeping in the Context of International Law -- 10 The United Nations Facing the Crisis of the Nation State -- SECTION III: THE WORLD COURT -- 11 The Role and Mission of the International Court in an Era of Historical Transition -- 12 Bases for Jurisdiction Before the International Court of Justice -- 13 Enforcement of Decisions of the International Court of Justice -- 14 The International Court of Justice in the Changing Political Environment -- 15 Expanding the Potential of the World Court -- SECTION IV: SPACE LAW -- 16 A Survey of Space Law as Developed by the United Nations -- 17 Space Law and the Military Applications of Space Technology -- 18 The Legal Aspects Relating to the Civilian Applications of Space Technology -- 19 Classicism and Revolution in the Elaboration of the Principles and Rules of Space Law -- 20 Next Steps in International Space Law -- SECTION V: JUDGE MANFRED LACHS: THE MAN AND HIS WORK -- A. About Judge Lachs -- B. Judge Lachs and His Writings -- C. Judge Lachs in the Court and in the United Nations: Thoughts on Aspects of International Law -- D. Lists of Cases in Which Judge Lachs Participated -- E. Authors Recollect Judge Lachs -- ABOUT THE AUTHORS.

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX.