1. Overview of public international law Ben Saul; 2. Sources of international law Emily Crawford; 3. The law of treaties Alison Pert and Meda Couzens; 4. International law and Australian law Tim Stephens and Meda Couzens; 5. Statehood, self-determination and territory Rowan Nicholson; 6. Jurisdiction and immunities Alison Pert; 7. State responsibility and diplomatic protection Chester Brown, Emily Crawford and Brett Williams; 8. Use of force Alison Pert; 9. International dispute settlement Chester Brown; 10. International human rights law Irene Baghoomians and Jacqueline Mowbray; 11. International humanitarian law Emily Crawford; 12. International criminal law Rosemary Grey; 13. International law of the sea Tim Stephens; 14. International environmental law Ben Boer; 15. International organisations Ben Saul; 16. International economic law Chester Brown and Alison Pert.

Public International Law offers Australian students a comprehensive and accessible introduction to international law. Covering the fundamental topics of international law - including treaties, use of force and dispute settlement - this text also discusses specialised branches such as humanitarian law, criminal law and environmental law.