Overview
Each year, many thousands of child civilians are killed, injured, or otherwise physically and psychologically harmed as a result of armed conflicts. There is a considerable body of international law which aims to minimise the harm inflicted on these children, and yet it is little known, or observed. This book is the first major international legal text to focus exclusively on child civilians. It addresses three main questions: (1) what are the precise rules incorporated in the pertinent body of law, and what are its implementation mechanisms? (2) how effective is it (with reference to recent conflicts involving Iraq) in helping to achieve some protection for child civilians? and (3) can it be rendered more effective? The book concludes by proposing a number of strategies to strengthen the impact of the applicable law. As the first detailed analysis of the surprisingly large body of law relevant to the treatment of child civilians, this book is an important contribution to a topical and highly charged human rights issue.
Full Product Details
Author: Jenny Kuper
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 16.20cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 24.30cm
Weight: 0.629kg
ISBN: 9780198264866
ISBN 10: 0198264860
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 26 June 1997
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
This book is written in an academic style ... yet it presents relevant law in an easy, comprehensive and systematic fashion. Hence it is easy for a layperson to understand as well. Therefore in terms of practical assistance to NGOs and other organizations working at the ground level, this may be a handy tool to have around. Chitra Massey 'The enormity of the misery suffered by the child victims of armed conflict is brought home to the reader in the carefully documented pages.'
`This book is written in an academic style ... yet it presents relevant law in an easy, comprehensive and systematic fashion. Hence it is easy for a layperson to understand as well. Therefore in terms of practical assistance to NGOs and other organizations working at the ground level, this may be a handy tool to have around.' Chitra Massey 'The enormity of the misery suffered by the child victims of armed conflict is brought home to the reader in the carefully documented pages.'
Author Information
Jenny Kuper is a solicitor who has worked mainly for the Children's Legal Centre in London. In recent years, she has been working full-time on this book. She is currently a freelance researcher, and is applying for academic work.
