Wаr аnd thе Lаw of Nаtions: A Gеnеrаl History
Publisher: Саmbridgе Univеrsity Prеss
Number of Pages: 456
Published: 2005-09-19
List price: $120.00
This ambitious volume traces war as a legal concept from Roman times through to the twentieth century. Neff demonstrates how war has been seen variously as a law-enforcement operation, as a duel between states and as a ’crime against the peace’. He also considers the post World War II definition of war as an international law-enforcement mechanism under UN aupices. Although unsuccessful, this attempt did help transform war into a humanitarian, rather than a policy, problem. This book will interest historians, students of international relations and international lawyers.This ambiti...