About the book
The Use of Force and International Law offers an authoritative overview of international law governing the resort to force. Looking through the prism of the contemporary challenges that this area of international law faces, including technology, sovereignty, actors, and compliance and enforcements, this book addresses key aspects of the prohibition of the use of force: * What is meant by 'force' * The use of force through the UN and regional organisations * The use of force in peacekeeping operations * The right of selfdefence and the customary limitations upon this right * The controversial right of humanitarian intervention * Forcible intervention in civil conflicts. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics and practitioners, The Use of Force and International Law offers a contemporary, comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject.
Editions of The Use of Force and International Law
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107036345
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107692008
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The Use of Force and International Law offers an authoritative overview of international law governing the resort to force. Looking through the prism of the contemporary challenges that this area of international law faces, including technology, sovereignty, actors, and compliance and enforcements, this book addresses key aspects of the prohibition of the use of force: * What is meant by 'force' * The use of force through the UN and regional organisations * The use of force in peacekeeping operations * The right of selfdefence and the customary limitations upon this right * The controversial right of humanitarian intervention * Forcible intervention in civil conflicts. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics and practitioners, The Use of Force and International Law offers a contemporary, comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject.
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What is The Use of Force and International Law about?
The Use of Force and International Law offers an authoritative overview of international law governing the resort to force. Looking through the prism of the contemporary challenges that this area of international law faces, including technology, sovereignty, actors, and compliance and enforcements, this book addresses key aspects of the prohibition of the use of force: * What is meant by 'force' * The use of force through the UN and regional organisations * The use of force in peacekeeping operations * The right of selfdefence and the customary limitations upon this right * The controversial right of humanitarian intervention * Forcible intervention in civil conflicts. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics and practitioners, The Use of Force and International Law offers a contemporary, comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Use of Force and International Law?
Law > International law > Public international law
Where can I read a sample of The Use of Force and International Law?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107036345
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Use of Force and International Law?
Dr Christian Henderson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Use of Force and International Law is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107036345) and paperback(ISBN 9781107692008)