Crawford, Emily  (Writer on international law) <br/><br/>
International humanitarian law / 
Emily Crawford and Alison Pert. 
 - xxv, 301 pages :  illustrations ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Historical development of international humanitarian law -- The contemporary legal basis of international humanitarian law and its fundamental principles -- Types of armed conflicts -- Individual status in armed conflict : combatants, non-combatants, direct participation in hostilities and prisoners of war -- Protection of the wounded, sick, and shipwrecked -- The law of occupation and the protection of civilians -- Targeting -- Means and methods of warfare -- Implementation, enforcement and accountability. 
<br/><br/> This clear and concise textbook provides an accessible and up-to-date examination of international humanitarian law. With the aid of detailed examples, extracts from relevant cases, and useful discussion questions, students are expertly guided through the text. A recommended reading list is included in every chapter to support deeper engagement with the material. Emerging trends in theory and practice are also explored, allowing readers to build on their knowledge and grapple with some of the biggest challenges facing the law of armed conflict in the twenty-first century. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1107116171 9781107116177 1107537096 9781107537095 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2015015426 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>War (International law)<br/>Humanitarian law.<br/>International criminal law.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KZ6385  / .C75 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>341.67