Mark Gibney is the Belk Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina–Asheville. Since 1984, Gibney has directed the Political Terror Scale (PTS), which measures levels of physical integrity violations in more than 185 countries (www.politicalterrorscale.org).

Praise for International Law: Our Common Future"This textbook on international law is innovative in its pedagogical approach. Rather than seeing international law as something alien and non-relevant for us as individual citizens, Gibney very convincingly brings international law home. He demonstrates how these sets of rules are relevant in our daily lives, how we are all affected, and largely protected by international law, and ultimately how we all depend on strong and functioning international law for a common future. This is an exciting book for anyone teaching or learning international law."Sigrun Skogly, Lancaster University, UK "In this much-needed and refreshing volume, Mark Gibney breaks with the century-old idiosyncrasies of what an international law text book should look like. His problem-centered approach is likely to find favor with both students and teachers."Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark"At last – an innovative and highly accessible case-driven international law textbook for undergraduates! Gibney’s plain-language approach demystifies the often-esoteric complexity of the subject by examining the intersectionalites between international and domestic law in key areas of concern – international terrorism, warfare, and human rights. Engagingly written and often including concurring and dissenting opinions, International Law: Our Common Future is an excellent active-learning text for the student-centered classroom."Daniel J. Whelan, Hendrix College, USA"Instructors of undergraduate international law courses have long been looking for a book like Mark Gibney's International Law: Our Common Future. He has effectively created a very accessible, interesting, and engaging text that at the same time gives students a solid introduction to the nature and functioning of international law within international politics, including analysis of several key areas, such as terrorism, war, and human rights. Most innovative compared to other texts is the illustrative use of multiple cases and court decisions, a clear writing style revealing the practical nature of the politics and daily life of international law, and sections on learning about international law through film. This book will be a great teaching tool and text in my political science course in international law."Safia Swimelar, Elon University, USA"Mark Gibney’s new text covers a full range of topics in international law, but it will be particularly useful to those interested in national and international security. The selection of judicial rulings provides a splendid introduction to contentious legal (and moral) debates as they have actually played out in national and international courts and tribunals."David Kinsella, Portland State University, USA

• Introduction. Part I: International Terrorism. 1. Fighting Terrorism Through Law. 2. Chapter Two. Detaining "Enemy Combatants" and Suspected Terrorists. 3. Extraordinary Rendition. Part II: Warfare 4. Just ad Bellum. 5. Jus in Bello. Part III: Accountability, Responsibility, and Immunity. 6. Individual Accountability. 7. International Crime. 8. Corporate Accountability. 9. State Responsibility and Jurisdictional Limitations. 10. Foreign and Domestic Immunities. Part IV: Human Rights. 11. Poverty & Disease 12. Vulnerable Populations. Conclusion: Our Common Future

Mark Gibney is the Belk Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina–Asheville. Since 1984, Gibney has directed the Political Terror Scale (PTS), which measures levels of physical integrity violations in more than 185 countries (www.politicalterrorscale.org).

Praise for International Law: Our Common Future"This textbook on international law is innovative in its pedagogical approach. Rather than seeing international law as something alien and non-relevant for us as individual citizens, Gibney very convincingly brings international law home. He demonstrates how these sets of rules are relevant in our daily lives, how we are all affected, and largely protected by international law, and ultimately how we all depend on strong and functioning international law for a common future. This is an exciting book for anyone teaching or learning international law."Sigrun Skogly, Lancaster University, UK "In this much-needed and refreshing volume, Mark Gibney breaks with the century-old idiosyncrasies of what an international law text book should look like. His problem-centered approach is likely to find favor with both students and teachers."Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark"At last – an innovative and highly accessible case-driven international law textbook for undergraduates! Gibney’s plain-language approach demystifies the often-esoteric complexity of the subject by examining the intersectionalites between international and domestic law in key areas of concern – international terrorism, warfare, and human rights. Engagingly written and often including concurring and dissenting opinions, International Law: Our Common Future is an excellent active-learning text for the student-centered classroom."Daniel J. Whelan, Hendrix College, USA"Instructors of undergraduate international law courses have long been looking for a book like Mark Gibney's International Law: Our Common Future. He has effectively created a very accessible, interesting, and engaging text that at the same time gives students a solid introduction to the nature and functioning of international law within international politics, including analysis of several key areas, such as terrorism, war, and human rights. Most innovative compared to other texts is the illustrative use of multiple cases and court decisions, a clear writing style revealing the practical nature of the politics and daily life of international law, and sections on learning about international law through film. This book will be a great teaching tool and text in my political science course in international law."Safia Swimelar, Elon University, USA"Mark Gibney’s new text covers a full range of topics in international law, but it will be particularly useful to those interested in national and international security. The selection of judicial rulings provides a splendid introduction to contentious legal (and moral) debates as they have actually played out in national and international courts and tribunals."David Kinsella, Portland State University, USA

• Introduction. Part I: International Terrorism. 1. Fighting Terrorism Through Law. 2. Chapter Two. Detaining "Enemy Combatants" and Suspected Terrorists. 3. Extraordinary Rendition. Part II: Warfare 4. Just ad Bellum. 5. Jus in Bello. Part III: Accountability, Responsibility, and Immunity. 6. Individual Accountability. 7. International Crime. 8. Corporate Accountability. 9. State Responsibility and Jurisdictional Limitations. 10. Foreign and Domestic Immunities. Part IV: Human Rights. 11. Poverty & Disease 12. Vulnerable Populations. Conclusion: Our Common Future