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Humanitarian Intervention: The United Nations in an Evolving World Order
Sean D. Murphy
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Description for Humanitarian Intervention: The United Nations in an Evolving World Order
hardcover. Series: Procedural Aspects of International Law. Num Pages: 448 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JPSN1; JPVH; LB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 33. Weight in Grams: 818.
Over the centuries, societies have gradually developed constraints on the use of armed force in the conduct of foreign relations. The crowning achievement of these efforts occurred in the midtwentieth century with the general acceptance among the states of the world that the use of military force for territorial expansion was unacceptable. A central challenge for the twenty-first century rests in reconciling these constraints with the increasing desire to protect innocent persons from human rights deprivations that often take place during civil war or result from persecution by autocratic governments. Humanitarian Intervention is a detailed look at the historical development ... Read more
Over the centuries, societies have gradually developed constraints on the use of armed force in the conduct of foreign relations. The crowning achievement of these efforts occurred in the midtwentieth century with the general acceptance among the states of the world that the use of military force for territorial expansion was unacceptable. A central challenge for the twenty-first century rests in reconciling these constraints with the increasing desire to protect innocent persons from human rights deprivations that often take place during civil war or result from persecution by autocratic governments. Humanitarian Intervention is a detailed look at the historical development ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Pennsylvania, United States
ISBN
9780812233827
SKU
V9780812233827
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About Sean D. Murphy
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Reviews for Humanitarian Intervention: The United Nations in an Evolving World Order
"This well-researched book is useful for professionals and students alike."
Choice
"A welcome contribution. . . . Murphy has done a credible job of integrating the theoretical and policy-oriented facets of a very complex problem."
American Society of International Law
"This is a scholarly work of exceptional quality. Without doubt, Sean Murphy has written the best ... Read more
Choice
"A welcome contribution. . . . Murphy has done a credible job of integrating the theoretical and policy-oriented facets of a very complex problem."
American Society of International Law
"This is a scholarly work of exceptional quality. Without doubt, Sean Murphy has written the best ... Read more