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OverviewThis fully revised and updated second edition of International Law and the Use of Force explores the whole of the large and controversial subject of the use of force in international law- not only the use of force by states but also the role of the UN in peacekeeping and enforcement action, and the growing importance of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christine Gray (Professor in International Law, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.846kg ISBN: 9780199239146ISBN 10: 0199239142 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 17 July 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1: Law and Force 2: The Prohibition of the Use of Force 3: Invitation and Intervention: Civil Wars and the Use of Force 4: Self-defence 5: Collective Self-defence 6: The Use of Force against Terrorism: a New War for a New Century 7: The UN and the Use of Force 8: Security Council Authorization for Member States to Use Force 9: Regional peacekeeping and Enforcement ActionReviews<br>Reviews from previous edition<br><br> The detailed arguments and broad conclusions draw[n] stand fair and square. <br>--Royal United Services Institute Journal, 1 April 2002<p><br> The book's appearance at this critical moment for the law regulating the use of force is most welcome, especially for students. A helpful reference. <br>--Mary Ellen O'Connell, The American Journal of International Law<p><br> Comprehensive, easy to read, up-to-date, and informed. <br>--Ilias Bantekas, University of Westminster<p><br> This book provides students of international law and international relations with a highly accessible, thoroughly expert analysis of the rules governing when states may resort to military force. I would not want to teach without it. <br>IMichael Byers, Professor of Law, Duke University<p><br> Author InformationChristine Gray is Professor in International Law in the University of Cambridge and Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |