UID:
almafu_9959236521502883
Format:
1 online resource.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
0-19-026023-8
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1-283-13043-2
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9786613130433
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0-19-987675-4
Series Statement:
Terrorism and global justice series
Content:
In Civilian or Combatant?: A Challenge for the 21st Century, Anicee Van Engeland describes how the practice and evolution of warfare have turned international humanitarian law into an enigmatic law that is complex to understand, interpret, and enforce. Van Engeland identifies the challenges that advocates of international humanitarian law face, which range from genocide, asymmetrical warfare, and terrorism to rape as a weapon. The events of 9/11 and the aftermath have put this branch of international law, in particular, the distinction between civilians and combatants, to the test. Van Engelan
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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The distinction between combatants and civilians, a cornerstone of international humanitarian law -- The distinction between civilians and combatants -- Protection afforded to civilians and rights of combatants -- The shift between categories -- Concrete challenges : the evolution of war-asymetric conflicts, terrorism and weapon technology -- People working for the army : civilian or combatant?.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-19-974324-X
Language:
English
