An Introduction to the International Law of Armed Conflicts - by Robert Kolb & Richard Hyde (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book provides a modern and basic introduction to international humanitarian law (the law of armed conflict) and is suitable for self-study.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international humanitarian law (the law of armed conflict). It is constructed in a way suitable for self-study. The subject-matters are discussed in self-contained chapters, allowing each to be studied independently of the others. Among the subject-matters discussed are, inter alia: the Relationship between jus ad bellum / jus in bello; Historical Evolution of IHL; Basic Principles and Sources of IHL; Martens Clause; International and Non-International Armed Conflicts; Material, Spatial, Personal and Temporal Scope of Application of IHL; Special Agreements under IHL; Role of the ICRC; Targeting; Objects Specifically Protected against Attack; Prohibited Weapons; Perfidy; Reprisals; Assistance of the Wounded and Sick; Definition of Combatants; Protection of Prisoners of War; Protection of Civilians; Occupied Territories; Protective Emblems; Sea Warfare; Neutrality; Implementation of IHL.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...a succinct, but authoritative, overview that is suitable for the many law and undergraduate course now offered in this rather popular but gruesome subject.<br/>Amercian Society of International Law newsletter, Issue 39<br><br>Résolument orienté vers l'apprentissage, cet ouvrage constitue un veritable qui rendra service aux jurists en formation ainsi qu'Á toute personne ayant Á connaître les bases du droit international humanitaire.<br/>Annuaire Francais de Droit International<br><br>Robert Kolb's and Richard Hyde's <i>Introduction to the International Law of Armed Conflicts</i>... is not only timely, but in fact closes a significant gap in the didactic legal literature...This contribution reflects a formidable balance between the simplicity and accessibility of an introductory volume and the comprehensiveness and depth of a full-fledged legal textbook...Students constitute the target audience ...and I highly recommend ths instructive contribution to them.<br/>German Yearbook of International Law, Vol. 51<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Robert Kolb is Professor of Public International Law at the University of Geneva and Counsel for Lalive Attorneys-at-Law, Geneva. He has worked as legal adviser at the International Committee of the Red Cross from 1998 to 1999 and occasionally for the International Law Directorate of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
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