War, Aggression and Self-Defence - Softcover

Dinstein, Yoram

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052161631X ISBN 13: 9780521616317

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Yoram Dinstein's seminal textbook is an essential guide to the legal issues of war and peace, armed attack, self-defence and enforcement measures taken under the aegis of the Security Council. This fourth edition incorporates new material on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, response to armed attacks by terrorists, recent resolutions adopted by the Security Council, and the latest pronouncements of the International Court of Justice. In addition, several new sections consider consent by States to the use of force (as expressed either ad hoc or by treaty); an armed attack by non-State actors; the various phases in the Gulf War up to the occupation of Iraq in 2003 and beyond; and immunities from jurisdiction. With many segments being rewritten to reflect recent State practice, this book remains a comprehensive and highly readable introduction to the legal issues surrounding war and self-defence. An indispensable tool for students and practitioners.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Yoram Dinstein is the Yanowicz Professor of Human Rights at Tel Aviv University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 052161631X
• ISBN 13: 9780521616317
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 376