This book tells the story of the emergence of the concept of crimes
against humanity. It examines its origins, the ethical assumptions
underpinning it, its legal and philosophical boundaries, and some
of the controversies connected with it. A brief historical
introduction is followed by an exploration of the various meanings
of the term 'crimes against humanity' that have been suggested; a
definition is proposed linking it to the idea of basic human
rights. The book looks at some problems with the boundaries of the
concept, the threshold for its proper application and the related
issue of humanitarian intervention. It concludes with a discussion
of the prospects for the further development of
crimes-against-humanity law. The work serves as a clear and compact
introduction for students of politics, philosophy and law, as well
as for the general reading public. -- .
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