Treaty interpretation /
Richard K. Gardiner.
- Second edition.
- xliii, 523 pages ; 24 cm.
- The Oxford international law library .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A single set of rules of interpretation -- Development of rules of interpretation -- Interpretative material generated in making treaties -- Who uses the Vienna Convention to interpret treaties? -- The general rule : (1) the treaty, its terms and their ordinary meaning -- The general rule : (2) agreements as context, subsequent agreements, and subsequent practice -- The general rule : (3) relevant rules of international law and special meanings -- Supplementary means of interpretation -- Languages.