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Bassiouni, M. Cherif, 1937-2017,

Crimes against humanity : historical evolution and contemporary application / M. Cherif Bassiouni. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2014. - xxxvii, 845 pages 25 cm

Originally published: 2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Legal nature -- Phenomenological considerations -- Emergence in positive international law -- Post-charter developments -- The principles of legality in the London charter and post-charter developments -- Specific contents -- The theories and elements of criminal responsibility -- Defenses and exonerations -- A survey of national legislation and prosecutions for crimes against humanity -- Concluding assessment: the need for an international convention.

ISBN: 9781107459366 1107459362

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB4A6160 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016885243 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Crimes against humanity--History.
International criminal courts--Rules and practice--History.
Crimes against humanity.
International crimes.
International criminal courts--Rules and practice.
International criminal law.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History.

LC Class. No.: KZ7145 / .B37 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 345.0235