Humanitarian intervention
Subtitle: an inquiry into law and morality
By: Fernando R. Tesón.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Transnational
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Irvington-On-Hudson, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 338
Subjects: Intervention (International law); Human rights.; Law and ethics.
Description: When it was originally published, Humanitarian Intervention was unanimously regarded as an important and controversial book. In this new and expanded edition, Professor Teson includes recent cases of humanitarian intervention, notably those authorized by the United Nations Security Council.

Written with rigor and passion, the book offers an original blend of philosophical and legal argument and a thorough treatment of the relevant cases and materials. It is the standard work on this controversial subject.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-327) and index.