International law and the use of force : a documentary and reference guide / Shirley Scott, Anthony John Billingsley, and Christopher Michaelsen.

Author/creator Scott, Shirley V.
Other author Billingsley, Anthony.
Other author Michaelsen, Christopher.
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : Praeger Security International, ©2010.
Descriptionxxvi, 328 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects
Intervention (International law)--Sources.
Self-defense (International law)--Sources.

Contents International law and the struggle for world peace -- The Treaty of Versailles as a tentative trial run -- The UN Charter regime on the use of force -- Key challenges to the general prohibition on the use of force -- The right of self-defense -- The crime of aggression -- Can collective security work? -- Terrorism, international law, and the use of force -- Was the U.S. invasion of Iraq legal?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 303-321) and index.
LCCN 2009044432
ISBN9780313362590 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0313362599 (hbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KZ6368 .S38 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold