International Law: Reference/Background

Guide to researching international law.

Reference and Background Resources

 

  • Encyclopedia of Public International Law
    JX 1226 .E5 1992 (Watson Library Reference)

  • CIA World Factbook (Country information)

  • Background Notes (U.S. Department of State)
    Find descriptions of the history, people, land, economies, foreign relations, and governments of independent states, dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.

  • Foreign Government Resources on the Web (University of Michigan)
     Compiled by the University of Michigan Documents, find foreign government and international web sites and related information, including news and statistics.

  • Intergovernmental Custom Search Engine
    Custom search engine available through Indiana University. Use to identify agencies, publications, and documents related to international law. Search over 390 IGO web sites, including the United Nations and European Union.  

  • Non-governmental Custom Search Engine


  • Black's Law Dictionary
    8th edition, 2004
    KF156.B53 2004 (print, various locations in Law Library at dictionary stands)


  • Political Handbook of the World (KU Libraries)
    Provides thorough and accurate information on the major aspects of each country's government and political party system.

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