The Use of Force and International Law
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Civil Rights, International
| Author: | Dr Christian Henderson | ISBN: | 9781108632119 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press | Publication: | May 31, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr Christian Henderson |
| ISBN: | 9781108632119 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publication: | May 31, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Language: | English |
The Use of Force and International Law offers an authoritative overview of international law governing the resort to force. Looking through the prism of the contemporary challenges that this area of international law faces, including technology, sovereignty, actors, and compliance and enforcements, this book addresses key aspects of international law in this area: what is meant by 'force', the use of force through the UN and regional organisations, the use of force in peacekeeping operations, the right of self-defence and the customary limitations upon this right, the controversial right of humanitarian intervention, forcible intervention in civil conflicts. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics and practitioners, The Use of Force and International Law offers a contemporary, comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject.
The Use of Force and International Law offers an authoritative overview of international law governing the resort to force. Looking through the prism of the contemporary challenges that this area of international law faces, including technology, sovereignty, actors, and compliance and enforcements, this book addresses key aspects of international law in this area: what is meant by 'force', the use of force through the UN and regional organisations, the use of force in peacekeeping operations, the right of self-defence and the customary limitations upon this right, the controversial right of humanitarian intervention, forcible intervention in civil conflicts. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics and practitioners, The Use of Force and International Law offers a contemporary, comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject.
