War law
Subtitle: understanding international law and armed conflicts
By: Michael Byers.
Publisher: Grove Press; Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
Subjects: War (International law).; War -- Causes.; Just war doctrine.
Description: "International law governing the use of military force has been the subject of intense public debate. Under what conditions is it appropriate, or necessary, for a country to use force when diplomacy has failed? Michael Byers, a widely known expert on international law, weights these issues in War Law."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Originally published: Great Britain : Atlantic Books, 2005.