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The Law of Armed Conflict: Constraints on the Contemporary Use of Military Force
Modern armed conflict raises serious questions concerning the relationship between the law of armed conflict and the reality of contemporary warfare. This engaging volume addresses some of the contemporary normative and legal challenges and problems associated with the application of the concepts of just war, the just conduct of war, and the law of armed conflict to 21st century warfare.
| Author(s) | Edited by Howard M. Hensel (USAF Air War College, USA). |
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| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 280 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 23 Feb 2007 |
| Availability | Available |
Modern armed conflict raises serious questions concerning the relationship between the law of armed conflict and the reality of contemporary warfare. This engaging volume addresses some of the contemporary normative and legal challenges and problems associated with the application of the concepts of just war, the just conduct of war, and the law of armed conflict to 21st century warfare.
Contents: Introduction; Military necessity and the war against global terrorism, Gregory A. Raymond; Targeting regime leaders during armed hostilities: an effective way to achieve regime change?, Catherine Lotrionte; The protection of cultural objects dur
Howard M. Hensel is Professor of Politico-Military Affairs at Air War College, Alabama, USA.
