Wars of law : unintended consequences in the regulation of armed conflict /

"This book assesses the unintended consequences of the proliferation of the laws of war for both interstate and civil wars over the past two centuries"--

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Main Authors: Fazal, Tanisha M
Published: Cornell University Press,
Publisher Address: Ithaca, NY :
Publication Dates: 2018.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "This book assesses the unintended consequences of the proliferation of the laws of war for both interstate and civil wars over the past two centuries"--
Carrier Form: xii, 327 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781501719813
1501719815
Index Number: KZ6385
CLC: D995
Call Number: D995/F287
Contents: The proliferation and codification of the laws of war -- International recognition, compliance costs, and the formalities of war -- Declarations of war in interstate war -- Compliance with the laws of war in interstate war -- Peace treaties in interstate war -- Declarations of independence in civil wars -- Secessionism and civilian targeting -- Peace treaties in civil war.