Crimes against humanity : the struggle for global justice /

Crimes against humanity : the struggle for global justice /

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Author / Creator:	Robertson, Geoffrey.
Edition:	4th ed.
Imprint:	London ; New York : Penguin Books, 2012. ©2012.
Description:	xli, 959 p. ; 20 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Crimes against humanity. Human rights. Human rights movements. War crimes. War crime trials. International offences. International law. Crimes against humanity. Human rights. Human rights movements. International law. War crime trials. War crimes.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9857794

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ISBN:	9780141974835 0141974834 (pbk.)
Notes:	Previous ed.: 2006. Includes bibliographical references (p. 804-851) and index.
Summary:	In this fourth edition of the book that has inspired the global justice movement, Geoffrey Robertson QC explains why we must hold political and military leaders accountable for genocide, torture and mass murder. He shows how human rights standards can be enforced against cruel governments, armies and multi-national corporations. This seminal work now contains a critical perspective on recent events, such as the changes in Egypt, Syria and Libya. Cautiously optimistic about ending impunity, but unsparingly critical of diplomats, politicians, lawyers and others who evade international rules, this book will provide further guidance to a movement which aims to make justice predominant in world affairs.

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Summary:	In this new edition of Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice , Geoffrey Robertson QC explains why we must hold political and military leaders accountable for genocide, torture and mass murder. He shows how human rights standards can be enforced against cruel governments, armies and multi-national corporations. This seminal work now contains a critical perspective on recent events, such as the invasion of Iraq, the abuses at Abu Ghraib, the killings in Darfur, the death of Milosevic and the trial of Saddam Hussein. Cautiously optimistic about ending impunity, but unsparingly critical of diplomats, politicians, Bush lawyers and others who evade international rules, this book will provide further guidance to a movement which aims to make justice predominant in world affairs. 'A beacon of clear-sighted commitment to the humanitarian cause ... impassioned ... exemplary ... seminal' Observer 'States are the biggest bullies in the world. In this book, Geoffrey Robertson shows how they can be tamed' Mail on Sunday
Item Description:	Previous ed.: 2006.
Physical Description:	xli, 959 p. ; 20 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 804-851) and index.
ISBN:	9780141974835 0141974834