Type: Doctrinal Text (Public International Law)
Author: Malcolm N. Shaw
Focus:
- International legal system
- Recognition
- State responsibility
Key Contribution:
Provides a systematic overview of international law, including the interaction between sovereignty and self-determination.
Legal Significance:
Offers a balanced doctrinal perspective on territorial integrity and the limits of self-determination.
Relevance to Research:
Supports the analysis of competing principles in international law, particularly in relation to territorial disputes and political status.