Author: Yoram Dinstein
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780511722936
Category : Aggression (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This is the seminal textbook on the law of international armed conflict, written by the leading commentator on the subject. Focusing on issues arising in the course of hostilities between States, it explores lawful and unlawful combatants, war crimes, prohibited weapons, the distinction between combatants and civilians, legitimate military objectives, and the protection of the environment and cultural property. The title's exploration of the law as it applies to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan underlines the topicality of the subject. Recent increased case law and treaties are explored. In addition, Professor Dinstein comments on the ICRC project on Direct Participation in Hostilities and the Harvard HPCR project on Air and Missile Welfare. In this new edition, the most complex fields in the subject are made more accessible to the student, while the academic rigour which was a hallmark of the first edition is retained"--Provided by publisher
The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict
Author: Yoram Dinstein
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780511722936
Category : Aggression (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This is the seminal textbook on the law of international armed conflict, written by the leading commentator on the subject. Focusing on issues arising in the course of hostilities between States, it explores lawful and unlawful combatants, war crimes, prohibited weapons, the distinction between combatants and civilians, legitimate military objectives, and the protection of the environment and cultural property. The title's exploration of the law as it applies to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan underlines the topicality of the subject. Recent increased case law and treaties are explored. In addition, Professor Dinstein comments on the ICRC project on Direct Participation in Hostilities and the Harvard HPCR project on Air and Missile Welfare. In this new edition, the most complex fields in the subject are made more accessible to the student, while the academic rigour which was a hallmark of the first edition is retained"--Provided by publisher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780511722936
Category : Aggression (International law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This is the seminal textbook on the law of international armed conflict, written by the leading commentator on the subject. Focusing on issues arising in the course of hostilities between States, it explores lawful and unlawful combatants, war crimes, prohibited weapons, the distinction between combatants and civilians, legitimate military objectives, and the protection of the environment and cultural property. The title's exploration of the law as it applies to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan underlines the topicality of the subject. Recent increased case law and treaties are explored. In addition, Professor Dinstein comments on the ICRC project on Direct Participation in Hostilities and the Harvard HPCR project on Air and Missile Welfare. In this new edition, the most complex fields in the subject are made more accessible to the student, while the academic rigour which was a hallmark of the first edition is retained"--Provided by publisher
The Oxford Guide to International Humanitarian Law
Author: Ben Saul
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198855303
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
This Guide provides a broad, authoritative, overview of the field of international humanitarian law. Highlighting both practice and doctrine it is written by a team of expert academics and practitioners.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198855303
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
This Guide provides a broad, authoritative, overview of the field of international humanitarian law. Highlighting both practice and doctrine it is written by a team of expert academics and practitioners.
War Crimes and the Conduct of Hostilities
Author: Fausto Pocar
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1781955921
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
ŠThis comprehensive collection addresses an overlooked area: war crimes and the conduct of hostilities. It uplifts aspects that are particularly under-appreciated, including cultural property, fact-finding, arms transfer, chemical weapons, sexual viole
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1781955921
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
ŠThis comprehensive collection addresses an overlooked area: war crimes and the conduct of hostilities. It uplifts aspects that are particularly under-appreciated, including cultural property, fact-finding, arms transfer, chemical weapons, sexual viole
Customary International Humanitarian Law
Author: Jean-Marie Henckaerts
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521808995
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Customary International Humanitarian Law, Volume I: Rules is a comprehensive analysis of the customary rules of international humanitarian law applicable in international and non-international armed conflicts. In the absence of ratifications of important treaties in this area, this is clearly a publication of major importance, carried out at the express request of the international community. In so doing, this study identifies the common core of international humanitarian law binding on all parties to all armed conflicts. Comment Don:RWI.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521808995
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Customary International Humanitarian Law, Volume I: Rules is a comprehensive analysis of the customary rules of international humanitarian law applicable in international and non-international armed conflicts. In the absence of ratifications of important treaties in this area, this is clearly a publication of major importance, carried out at the express request of the international community. In so doing, this study identifies the common core of international humanitarian law binding on all parties to all armed conflicts. Comment Don:RWI.
The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law
Author: Michael Bothe
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199658803
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 767
Book Description
The third edition of this work sets out a comprehensive and analytical manual of international humanitarian law, accompanied by case analysis and extensive explanatory commentary by a team of distinguished and internationally renowned experts.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199658803
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 767
Book Description
The third edition of this work sets out a comprehensive and analytical manual of international humanitarian law, accompanied by case analysis and extensive explanatory commentary by a team of distinguished and internationally renowned experts.
Military Professionalism and Humanitarian Law
Author: Yishai Beer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190881143
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Revitalizing the concept of military necessity -- Lawful war of self-defense : when not to be a sitting duck -- Military strategy : the blind spot of international humanitarian law -- Defensive deterrence : legalizing the stepchild of international law.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190881143
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Revitalizing the concept of military necessity -- Lawful war of self-defense : when not to be a sitting duck -- Military strategy : the blind spot of international humanitarian law -- Defensive deterrence : legalizing the stepchild of international law.
International Humanitarian Law
Author: Marco Sassòli
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1800886918
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
In this thoroughly updated second edition of what has quickly become the definitive text in the field of international humanitarian law (IHL), leading expert Marco Sassòli evaluates the application of IHL, the way in which hostilities should be conducted against an adversary, and the pertinence of traditional distinctions, such as that between international and non-international armed conflicts.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1800886918
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
In this thoroughly updated second edition of what has quickly become the definitive text in the field of international humanitarian law (IHL), leading expert Marco Sassòli evaluates the application of IHL, the way in which hostilities should be conducted against an adversary, and the pertinence of traditional distinctions, such as that between international and non-international armed conflicts.
Protection of Civilians
Author: Haidi Willmot
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019872926X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
The protection of civilians which has been at the forefront of international discourse during recent years is explored through harnessing perspective from international law and international relations. Presenting the realities of diplomacy and mandate implementation in academic discourse.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019872926X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
The protection of civilians which has been at the forefront of international discourse during recent years is explored through harnessing perspective from international law and international relations. Presenting the realities of diplomacy and mandate implementation in academic discourse.
The Persistence of Reciprocity in International Humanitarian Law
Author: Bryan Peeler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110848669X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
An evaluation of the importance of reciprocity in considering states' legal obligations in armed conflicts.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110848669X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
An evaluation of the importance of reciprocity in considering states' legal obligations in armed conflicts.
International Humanitarian Law
Author: Emily Crawford
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108727719
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Provides an accessible, scholarly, and up-to-date examination of international humanitarian law.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108727719
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Provides an accessible, scholarly, and up-to-date examination of international humanitarian law.