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Advanced introduction to international humanitarian law / Robert Kolb, Professor of Public International Law, University of Geneva, Switzerland.

By: Material type: TextLanguage: Eng Series: Elgar advanced introductionsDescription: xi, 216 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781783477517
  • 1783477512
  • 9781783477531
  • 1783477539
Other title:
  • International humanitarian law
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 341.48 23
LOC classification:
  • KZ6471 .K64
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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.
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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.

"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.

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