TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kolb,Robert
TI  - Advanced introduction to international humanitarian law
T2  - Elgar advanced introductions
SN  - 9781783477517
AV  - KZ6471 .K64
U1  - 341.48 23
KW  - Humanitarian law
KW  - Droit humanitaire international
KW  - Droit de la guerre
KW  -  Law of war
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-202) and index; The main epochs of modern international humanitarian law and their related legal constructions -- International armed conflict and non-international armed conflict -- The sources of international humanitarian law and their subject matter specificity -- The main principles of international humanitarian law -- Applicability issues : finding a way out of the quagmire -- Combatants and civilians : a sometimes difficult divide -- Targeting : a context-related legal set of rules -- Implementation of international humanitarian law : the Achilles heel of the system -- Conclusion : the challenges ahead
N2  - "Reflecting on current questions regarding the structure of the law, this concise and readable book offers a thought-provoking view of the system as a whole and its practical working. It covers the main principles, applicability issues and implementation of humanitarian law, as well as shedding light on the challenges ahead. This thoughtful introduction will provide unique insights for academics, advanced students, government officials and practitioners interested in the legal construction of international humanitarian law"--Back cover
ER  -