Research handbook on human rights and humanitarian law / edited by Robert Kolb, Gloria Gaggioli.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kolb, Robert.

Gaggioli, Gloria.

Series:

Research Handbooks in Human Rights Series

Research handbooks in human rights

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human rights.

Humanitarian law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (698 p.)

Place of Publication:

Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This fascinating Handbook explores the interplay between international human rights law and international humanitarian law, offering expert analysis on the increasingly complex issues surrounding their application in conflict areas across the world. Contributors to this volume provide a comprehensive treatment of the ongoing relationship between human rights law and humanitarian law, from the historical background and origins of the two bodies of law to their various applications today. Divided into four parts - Historical Background, Common Issues, The Need for a Combined Approach, and Monito

Contents:

pt. I. Historical background

pt. II. Common issues

pt. III. The need for a combined approach

pt. IV. Monitoring mechanisms.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-78100-607-5

OCLC:

830634908