Extradition in Multilateral Treaties And Conventions

Brazilian jurist Zanotti died in 2000 before he could arrange his legal study on extradition in Inter-American relations for publication. Edgardo Rotman (international and comparative law, U. of Miami) has edited and updated the text. It provides a comprehensive compilation of Inter-American multilateral extradition treaties along with commentaries that clarify the complex network of legal rules involved. One chapter focuses on steps taken and work accomplished by organs of the Organization of American States from 1954 to 1981. The texts of treaties are appended. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Isidoro Zanotti? was a Brazilian jurist who has worked for thirty years with special dedication, ability and competence for the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C. as Director of the Division of Codification of International Law and Deputy Director of the Department of Legal Affairs. He was an expert on international and inter-American legal matters.Edgardo Rotman is an expert in extradition law who teaches international and comparative law related subjects at the University of Miami School of Law. He has published four books and numerous articles in leading American, European and Latin-American journals.