Modern Treaty Law and Practice

'It appears that Aust's intention in writing this book was to provide a practitioners' manual of sorts on the law of treaties. His writing is bright and lucid, on occasion bringing humour to a subject that is often seen as rather dry. This is an extremely valuable book, which deserves to be read by academics and practitioners, and particularly by those about to embark on treaty based dealings, or who wish to see how the law of treaties is applied in practice.' The Modern Law Review

'In his introduction Anthony Aust refers to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties as the 'bible' for practitioners of treaty law. For students and scholars of treaty law and practice Mr. Aust's work may come to serve the same role.' International Journal of Legal Information

'A good and readable treatment of this subject ...'. International Law & Trade Perspective

'... It is lucid, throughout, and well written, by an author who well understands what he talking about.' The American Journal of International Law

'... the title under review is an excellent study of modern law of treaties. It is erudite, reflects in-depth research and presents the law of treaties in a practical context. Anyone interested in treaties should read this book.' International and Comparative Law Quarterly

'... Aust has written a gem of a textbook.' Nordic Journal of International Law

A comprehensive treatment of the law of treaties written from the point of view of a practitioner of 35 years experience: the first book of its kind. Aust provides a wealth of examples of the real problems experienced in making and using treaties day by day, not just when a treaty is the subject of a court case. As such it is invaluable to the practitioner. Aust aims to supply the reader with a full and rounded understanding of all aspects of treaties. He avoids technical language as far as possible, making his work accessible to non-lawyers. Although not primarily an academic work, there is plenty to interest and inform law students and teachers (it has established itself as a course book), as well as those specialising in political science, international relations or diplomacy.