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War Crimes and Justice: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) by Howard Ball is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is War Crimes and Justice: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) about?

A thorough introduction to the laws of war, the savagery of war crimes, and the international system that demands justice.How do you speak of the unspeakable and defend the indefensible? War Crimes and Justice: A Reference Handbook thoroughly examines the laws of war and how the world community handles the monstrous brutalities of war through the international justice system. Highlighted are 20th century war crimes and trials including Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and the Kerry incident in Vietnam. Also covered are the four international tribunals established to punish violators in Nuremberg, Tokyo, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda.Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Howard Ball discusses those who committed unspeakable acts during war, others who sought justice for victims, and case studies portraying both victims and perpetrators. Significant treaties and conventions are explored, as well as all the options available to nations emerging from the throes of bloody civil wars to ensure peace with justice.

Who reads War Crimes and Justice: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Howard Ball
Publisher
ABC-CLIO; Bloomsbury
Published
2002
Language
EN
ISBN
9786610713998
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
True Crime, History, Political Science

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