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International Humanitarian Law

Cases, Materials and Commentary

Nicholas Tsagourias author Alasdair Morrison author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:14th Jun '18

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This book offers a thematic and comprehensive account of international humanitarian law by juxtaposing key materials and targeted commentary.

Written for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and practitioners, this book offers a comprehensive, systematic and diverse presentation of international humanitarian law cases and materials accompanied by accessible and targeted commentaries, and is suitable both as a standalone resource and as a supplementary text.Drawing together key documents, case law, reports and other essential materials, International Humanitarian Law offers students, lecturers and practitioners an accessible and critically informed account of the theory, law and practice of international humanitarian law. Providing comprehensive, thematic and targeted coverage of national and international cases and materials, this book successfully balances doctrine with practical application to help readers understand how the theories are applied in practice and navigate through jurisprudence with ease. Employing a critical and targeted commentary throughout, this book also helps readers to better understand the implications of the law and the challenges facing international humanitarian law today including: cyber war, detention, direct participation in hostilities, human rights in armed conflict and terrorism. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and practitioners, International Humanitarian Law offers a thematic and comprehensive treatment of the subject.

'An exceptionally well-structured, organized and comprehensive collection of cases and materials, which would be very useful for any course on international humanitarian law.' Marko Milanovic, University of Nottingham

ISBN: 9781107462748

Dimensions: 246mm x 172mm x 20mm

Weight: 850g

422 pages