Encyclopedia of Private International Law

Public international law deals with relationships between nations. In contrast, private international law deals with relationships between individuals and nations and the relationships between individuals, as these relationships span the geographical boundaries of different nations. Notwithstanding the title Encyclopedia of Private International Law, the editors did not confine the topical coverage of the Encyclopedia to private international law. Public international law, law and economics, comparative law, uniform law and human rights law are all covered. The Encyclopedia provides a broad overview of people and concepts relevant to the field of private international law.