The evolution of international investment law has been one of the more dynamic developments in public international law in recent decades. Many of the key issues have been subjected to careful analysis in articles and book chapters which have become compulsory reading for those active in the field. Professor August Reinisch's edited collection gathers together these carefully selected contributions to the rich literature on international investment law in a convenient and accessible format, making these contributions easily retrievable. These volumes will be an excellent addition to the library of all scholars, practitioners and policy-makers active in the field of burgeoning field of investment treaty arbitration.'
- Chester Brown, Professor of International Law and International Arbitration, University of SydneyThis two-volume collection comprises a selection of leading articles in the field of international investment law. Written by an outstanding group of policymakers, practitioners and scholars, the contributions to these volumes demonstrate the vibrant development of the field, which has become one of the most exciting and testing areas of international law. The articles reflect the broad variety and diversity of views and cover the most important key areas currently debated in international investment law, such as the nature of international investment law, types of investment protection and the principal features of dispute settlement.

With an original introduction by the editor, this collection is an excellent reference for students, researchers and practitioners.

41 articles, dating from 1962 to 2011
Contributors include: A. K. Bjorklund, J. Crawford , R.Dolzer, L. Yves Fortier, E. Gaillard, M. Kinnear, J. Paulsson, C. Schreuer, B. Stern