Layman's International Law: Everything You Need to Know About the Law of Nations

by Samit D'Cunha

Overview

"Layman's International Law" is a one-of-a-kind guide designed to teach anyone the basics of public international law. Marked by a thorough and entertaining presentation of the complexities of international law, this book is ideal for people who have not previously studied law, people wishing to learn more about their rights under international law, or people entering the world of diplomacy without a legal background.

Complex legal concepts are made easy with references to history, philosophy, pop culture, politics, and the pure sciences. This book also features an interactive index which allows you to quickly look up the meaning of terms within their context. For the first time, anyone can see the big picture and synthesize a tremendous amount of information in a short amount of time. This book discusses the law of the seas, the law of war, human rights, statehood, and more, with a master timeline and charts to keep you focused and clear on the information. No matter who you are, "Layman's International Law" will leave you feeling ready to wield international law like a pro.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940046573220
Publisher:	Samit D'Cunha
Publication date:	02/11/2015
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	611,494
File size:	661 KB

About the Author

Samit D’Cunha is from Montréal, Canada. He graduated from law school at American University in Washington, DC and is a member of the New York State Bar. He has an LL.M. from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, and currently works at the International Committee of the Red Cross as a Field Delegate, having undertaken humanitarian missions in South America and Africa. His studies and work related to international law have also taken him to Bosnia, the Netherlands, Israel, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. Samit also studied at the United Nations University in San Jose, Costa Rica. When he isn’t writing or talking about international law, he likes to travel, ski, hike, and scuba dive.