About the book
Written by the leading commentator on the subject, this is the seminal textbook on the law of international armed conflict. Focusing on recent issues arising in the course of hostilities between States, it explores the dividing line between lawful and unlawful combatants, the meaning of war crimes and command responsibility, the range of prohibited weapons, the distinction between combatants and civilians, the parameters of targeting and proportionality, the loss of protection from attack (including 'direct participation in hostilities') and special protection (granted, pre-eminently, to the environment and to cultural property). In a completely revised and updated text, the author expertly covers the key principles and includes important new issues, including the use of autonomous weapons and the complexities of urban warfare. The subtleties and nuances of the international law of armed conflict are made accessible to the student and practitioner alike, whilst retaining the academic rigour of previous editions.
Editions of The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107118409
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107544185
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Written by the leading commentator on the subject, this is the seminal textbook on the law of international armed conflict. Focusing on recent issues arising in the course of hostilities between States, it explores the dividing line between lawful and unlawful combatants, the meaning of war crimes and command responsibility, the range of prohibited weapons, the distinction between combatants and civilians, the parameters of targeting and proportionality, the loss of protection from attack (including 'direct participation in hostilities') and special protection (granted, pre-eminently, to the environment and to cultural property). In a completely revised and updated text, the author expertly covers the key principles and includes important new issues, including the use of autonomous weapons and the complexities of urban warfare. The subtleties and nuances of the international law of armed conflict are made accessible to the student and practitioner alike, whilst retaining the academic rigour of previous editions.
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What is The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict about?
Written by the leading commentator on the subject, this is the seminal textbook on the law of international armed conflict. Focusing on recent issues arising in the course of hostilities between States, it explores the dividing line between lawful and unlawful combatants, the meaning of war crimes and command responsibility, the range of prohibited weapons, the distinction between combatants and civilians, the parameters of targeting and proportionality, the loss of protection from attack (including 'direct participation in hostilities') and special protection (granted, pre-eminently, to the environment and to cultural property). In a completely revised and updated text, the author expertly covers the key principles and includes important new issues, including the use of autonomous weapons and the complexities of urban warfare. The subtleties and nuances of the international law of armed conflict are made accessible to the student and practitioner alike, whilst retaining the academic rigour of previous editions.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict?
Law > International law > Public international law > Public international law: humanitarian law
Where can I read a sample of The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107118409
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict?
Yoram Dinstein
Who is the Publisher of the book The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict?
Cambridge University Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Conduct of Hostilities Under the Law of International Armed Conflict is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107118409) and paperback(ISBN 9781107544185)