Advanced Introduction to International Conflict and Security Law - Brossura

White, Nigel D.

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ISBN 10: 1783473525 ISBN 13: 9781783473526

Casa editrice: Edward Elgar Pub, 2014

Riassunto

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Advanced Introduction to International Conflict and Security Law provides a concise and insightful guide to the key principles of international law governing peacetime security, the use of force, conflict and post-conflict situations. Nigel D. White explores the complex legal regimes that have been created to control the level of armaments, to limit the occasions when governments can use military force to mitigate the conduct of warfare and to build peace.Key Features include: A comprehensive survey of the relevant international law In-depth coverage written in an accessible style, structured into short, focused chapters A combination of law, practice and politics that introduces the reader to the complexities of the law Detailed coverage of international legal regimes not normally gathered together in one place A critical evaluation of the direction, purposes and content of international conflict and security law, with particular reference to arms control, use of force, collective security, armed conflict, post-conflict situations and private security actorsWritten in a sharp and engaging style this authoritative introduction provides a unique overview of international conflict and security law. It will be an essential resource for students and researchers in international law and international relations.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Nigel D. White, School of Law, University of Nottingham, UK

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Edward Elgar Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1783473525
• ISBN 13: 9781783473526
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 144
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile