An introduction to the international law of armed conflicts

This book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international humanitarian law (the law of armed conflict). It is constructed in a way suitable for self-study. The subject-matters are discussed in self...

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Main Author: Kolb, Robert
Other Authors: Hyde, Richard
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Oxford Portland, Or. Hart Pub. 2008
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Summary:This book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international humanitarian law (the law of armed conflict). It is constructed in a way suitable for self-study. The subject-matters are discussed in self-contained chapters, allowing each to be studied independently of the others. Among the subject-matters discussed are, inter alia: the Relationship between jus ad bellum / jus in bello; Historical Evolution of IHL; Basic Principles and Sources of IHL; Martens Clause; International and Non-Internatio.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 348 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-335) and index
ISBN:9781847314604 (eBook)
1847314600 (eBook)