Sean D. Murphy Books

This comprehensive survey explores U.S. practices in international law from 1999 to 2001, providing a detailed analysis of various legal issues and developments during that period. It examines key cases, policies, and the evolving role of the U.S. in the international legal landscape, offering insights into how domestic and international laws intersect. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of U.S. international law practices at the turn of the millennium.

This Fourth Edition of Public International Law in a Nutshell is a concise yet accurate summary of the field of public international law, covering its basic sources, actors, and procedures, and key subject matter areas, such as human rights, the law of the sea, international environmental law, the law of war, and U.S. foreign relations law. This edition is fully updated to include recent treaties (e.g., on jurisdictional immunities of states), institutions (e.g., the African Court on Human Rights), and Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Sosa and Hamdan).The book is intended to be helpful for students, scholars, and practitioners alike.