War Crimes and Justice : A Reference Handbook Hardback
by Howard Ball
Part of the Contemporary World Issues series
Hardback
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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 KosovoProvides speeches, reports, and edited trial transcripts from cases involving war crimes
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:259 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:15/11/2002
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- ISBN:9781576078990
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:259 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:15/11/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9781576078990
