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Humanizing the Laws of War: The Red Cross and the Development of International Humanitarian Law
Edited By Robin Geis
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hardcover. An analysis of the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in international norm creation and the progressive development of international humanitarian law. Editor(s): Geiss, Robin; Zimmermann, Andreas; Haumer, Stefanie. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: LBBS; LBBU. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
Over the past 150 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been one of the main drivers of progressive development in international humanitarian law, whilst assuming various roles in the humanization of the laws of war. With select contributions from international experts, this book critically assesses the ICRC's unique influence in international norm creation. It provides a detailed analysis of the workings of the International Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement and ICRC by addressing the milestone achievements as well as the failures, shortcomings and controversies over time. Crucially, the contributions highlight the lessons to be learnt for ... Read more
Over the past 150 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been one of the main drivers of progressive development in international humanitarian law, whilst assuming various roles in the humanization of the laws of war. With select contributions from international experts, this book critically assesses the ICRC's unique influence in international norm creation. It provides a detailed analysis of the workings of the International Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement and ICRC by addressing the milestone achievements as well as the failures, shortcomings and controversies over time. Crucially, the contributions highlight the lessons to be learnt for ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
278
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107171350
SKU
V9781107171350
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Ref
99-18
About Edited By Robin Geis
Robin Geiss is a Professor of International Law and Security at the University of Glasgow. He has previously worked as a Legal Adviser to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva and as ICRC delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Andreas Zimmermann is a Professor of International and European Law at Universitat Potsdam, Germany and ... Read more
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