The Geneva Conventions Under Assault by Sarah Perrigo (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Geneva Conventions Under Assault by Sarah Perrigo, Jim Whitman Shows that outrages such as the normalisation of torture are challenging the purpose and standing of the Geneva Conventions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Outrages committed during violent conflict and as part of the war on terror are not only an affront to human dignity, they also violate the Geneva Conventions. Looking at high-profile cases of repeated and open abuse of the Conventions, the book reveals how attempts to undermine the Geneva Conventions as incompatible with the age of global terror will create a less secure and more volatile world. From normalising torture in Guantanamo, to new technical and tactical developments that challenge the standing of the conventions, the contributors reveal how even individuals in the most powerful countries face the prospect of a horrifying vulnerability. Notes Examines recent high-profile case of repeated and open abuse of the Conventions. Author Biography Sarah Perrigo is Postgraduate Research Director at the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford. She is the co-editor of The Geneva Conventions Under Assault (Pluto Press, 2010).Jim Whitman is a senior lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford and general editor of the Palgrave Global Issues book series. He is the co-editor of The Geneva Conventions Under Assault (Pluto Press, 2010). Table of Contents Preface Abbreviations and Acronyms 1. The Geneva Conventions and the Normative Tenor of International Relations by Sonia Cardenas2. The History and Status of the Geneva Conventions by Wade Mansell and Karen Openshaw3. The Principle of Proportionality in the Law of Armed Conflict by Françoise Hampson4. Civilian Protection – Whats Left of the Norm? by Stuart Gordon5. The Protection of Detainees in International Humanitarian Law by Keiichiro Okimoto6. Non-Lethal Weapons: A Rose by any Other Name by Nick Lewer7. From Total War to Total Operations – Contemporary Doctrine and Adherence to IHL by Björn MÜller-Wille8. The Paradox of Value Discourses by Helen Dexter9. Freeing Force from Legal Constraint by Jim Whitman10. Undermining International Humanitarian Law and the Politics of Liberal Democracies by Sarah PerrigoAbout the Contributors Index Review Few international instruments are more necessary today than the Geneva Conventions. This valuable, timely and very accessible collection of essays explains their foundational values and, from a range of perspectives, their ability to outlast short term political imperatives -- Professor Philippe Sands QC, University College London, author of Lawless World and Torture Team Review Quote This book identifies relevant law, trends, factors, mutual self-interests at stake, and consequences regarding underlying values of human dignity and force restrained by laws that are necessary for the rule of law in liberal democracies and in an international community attentive to human rights. Details ISBN0745329136 Pages 272 Publisher Pluto Press ISBN-10 0745329136 ISBN-13 9780745329130 Format Paperback Imprint Pluto Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Sarah Perrigo DEWEY 341.6 Author Jim Whitman Short Title GENEVA CONVENTIONS UNDER ASSAU Language English Media Book Year 2010 Illustrations Yes Publication Date 2010-02-02 UK Release Date 2010-02-02 AU Release Date 2010-02-02 NZ Release Date 2010-02-02 Translator Laury Magnus Birth 1955 Death 1997 Affiliation Reader in Public and Private International Law, University College London Position Reader in Public and Private International Law Qualifications MD Alternative 9780745329147 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161824138;

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