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The Use of Force and International Law

Authors

Christian Henderson, University of Sussex
Published 2023

Description

Newly revised, this textbook provides an authoritative conceptual and practical overview of international law governing the resort to force. Following an introductory chapter, with a section on the key issues in identifying the law and actual and potential changes to it, the book addresses the breadth and scope of the prohibition of the threat or use of force and the meaning of 'force' as the focus of this. The book proceeds to address the use of force through the United…

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Key features

  • Provides clear distinctions between concepts and terms, with additional illustrated examples to better aid students' understanding
  • Engages with primary and secondary sources, demonstrating the breadth of legal sources in the field and aiding further research
  • Offers clear and logical structure to support students' initial basic understanding and enable the teacher to better structure their courses

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About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108923057
  • Subjects International Humanitarian Law,Law,Public International Law
  • Editions
    2nd Edition (Current edition)
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 09 November 2023
    • ISBN: 9781108831017
    • Dimensions (mm): 244 x 170 mm
    • Weight: 1.141kg
    • Page extent: 475 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 09 November 2023
    • ISBN: 9781108926256
    • Dimensions (mm): 244 x 170 mm
    • Weight: 0.98kg
    • Page extent: 475 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 26 October 2023
    • ISBN: 9781108923057

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