compilation of essays presents a global view in discipline as well as in geography. The book is aimed at representatives of governments¿including regulators, policymakers and lawmakers¿as well representatives of international organizations and the legal and insurance sectors. It will be of interest to all those keen to better understand the role of law in enabling the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology around the world. The contributions in this book are written by leading experts, including the IAEA¿s Director General, and discuss the four branches of nuclear law¿safety, security, safeguards and nuclear liability¿and the interaction of nuclear law with other fields of national and international law.