War Crimes and Justice - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

A thorough introduction to the laws of war, the savagery of war crimes, and the international system that demands justice. How do you speak of the unspeakable and defend the indefensible? War Crimes and Justice: A Reference Handbook thoroughly examines the laws of war and how the world community handles the monstrous brutalities of war through the international justice system. Highlighted are 20th century war crimes and trials including Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and the Kerry incident in Vietnam. Also covered are the four international tribunals established to punish violators in Nuremberg, Tokyo, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda. Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Howard Ball discusses those who committed unspeakable acts during war, others who sought justice for victims, and case studies portraying both victims and perpetrators. Significant treaties and conventions are explored, as well as all the options available to nations emerging from the throes of bloody civil wars to ensure peace with justice. Includes coverage of key people and trials including World War II, Vietnam, and the recent war in Kosovo Provides speeches, reports, and edited trial transcripts from cases involving war crimes

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Release date:	November 2002
First published:	November 2002
Authors:	Howard Ball
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	259
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-57607-899-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International humanitarian law Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > War crimes > General
LSN:	1-57607-899-X
Barcode:	9781576078990

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