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The Scope and Applicability of International Humanitarian Law
The applicability of international humanitarian law requires the existence of an armed conflict that is either international or non-international in character. This title includes essays that provide a comprehensive analytical survey of the scope and applicability of international humanitarian law.
| Author(s) | By Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg. Edited by, Michael N. Schmitt. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 534 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 28 Aug 2012 |
| Availability | Available |
The applicability of international humanitarian law requires the existence of an armed conflict that is either international or non-international in character. This title includes essays that provide a comprehensive analytical survey of the scope and applicability of international humanitarian law.
Contents: Introduction, Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg; The concept of war in modern international law, Christopher Greenwood; The different types of armed conflicts according to the Geneva Conventions and Protocols, Dietrich Schindler; Humanitarian law and
Michael N. Schmitt, Professor, United States Naval War College and Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Professor, European University Viadrina Frankfurt, Germany.
