title: The Creation of States in International Law
abstract: The Creation of States in International Law was written by the Australian international law jurist James Richard Crawford. More than four decades after the book’s initial publication in 1979, The Creation of States is still a classic in the field. Its incisive analysis and examination of a wide range of examples make it an indispensable reference work when it comes to statehood in international law and related disciplines. Its unassailable status is unlikely to erode in the near future. Still, i