The Advanced Introduction by Robert Kolb to IHL is a concise and
brilliantly written journey through the most challenging aspects of
the contemporary laws of war: the distinction between international
and non-international armed conflicts, between combatants, fighters
and civilians in asymmetric warfare and the so-called 'war on
terror', the complex relationship between IHL and international
human rights law, the geographical scope of the battlefield in
times of cyber warfare and targeted killings by armed drones.' -
Manfred Nowak, Vienna University, Austria and Former UN Special
Rapporteur on Torture'A fascinating and inspiring presentation and
discussion of the most crucial and controversial features of
international humanitarian law with respect to its application in
contemporary armed conflicts' - Professor Fausto Pocar, President,
International Institute of Humanitarian Law, Sanremo, Italy and
Judge and Former President, ICTY, The Hague, the Netherlands
'Robert Kolb considers that this is not an introduction for the
beginner. Indeed, those seeking a descriptive summary of all the
rules of humanitarian law should consult another book or the
applicable conventions. For all others, however, this also an
inductive, refreshing, committed, yet nuanced introduction,
focusing in depth on a few, central issues, and written by one who
does not only master this branch of international law, but also the
relevant legal, political and historical contexts.'- Marco Sassoli,
University of Geneva, Switzerland Elgar Advanced Introductions are
stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the
social sciences 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. This innovative book
provides a thought-provoking introduction to international
humanitarian law. Robert Kolb explores the field through questions
- which are at times challenging and controversial - in order to
get to the very essence of the subject and give a fresh
perspective. The result is an exposition both of the law as it
stands, through its written and unwritten rules, and also of the
uncertainties, gaps, controversies and practical problems which
have arisen. IHL is revealed as a living tool, an ever-adapting
means to an ever-remaining need of protection during times of armed
conflict. Key features include: - Focus on key questions, exploring
the whole system of law and its practical working - Covers the main
principles, sources of law and implementation - Leads the reader to
think through the topic - Concise and accessible, whilst taking a
rigorous approach. Reflecting on current questions regarding the
structure of the law, this concise and readable book offers a
thought-provoking view of the system as a whole and its practical
working. It covers the main principles, applicability issues and
implementation of humanitarian law, as well as shedding light on
the challenges ahead. This thoughtful introduction will provide
unique insights for academics, advanced students, government
officials and practitioners interested in the legal construction of
international humanitarian law.
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