Title to Territory in Africa: International Legal Issues - Hardcover

Shaw, Malcolm M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198253796 ISBN 13: 9780198253792

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1986

Synopsis

Territorial issues have historically assumed a central role in international relations. Despite considerations relating to, for example, human rights and economic and social cooperation, the territorially-based view of international law remains the fundamental model and is subscribed to by third world states. The acquisition of territory in Africa by the European powers in the nineteenth century involved the characterization of the status of the various African communities. They were accepted as holding title to their territory, but not apparently regarded as full subjects of international law. Cession was the primary technique used in the colonization of Africa. The present study analyzes the colonial acquisition of African territory with particular reference to the evolution of the principles of self-determination and its impact upon the law relating to territory.

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'Here is a scholary work whose value certainly extends beyond its particular field of scholarship, namely international law. It is also an extremely valuable reference work into a contentious topic.' Land Use Policy

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0198253796
• ISBN 13: 9780198253792
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320