Description |
1 online resource (x, 339 pages) |
Contents |
What is proportionality? -- Proportionality : a multiplicity of meanings -- Proportionality in the just war tradition -- Proportionality in international humanitarian law -- Proportionality in human rights law and morality -- The uniqueness of jus in bello proportionality -- Countermeasures and counterinsurgency -- Human shields and risk -- Targeted killings and proportionality in law : two models -- The nature of war and the idea of "cyberwar" -- Thresholds of jus in bello proportionality |
Summary |
Proportionality is intimately linked to the overarching concepts of self-defense, lawful force, and the controlled application of violence. It is one of the most visible facets of humanitarian law designed to reduce unnecessary human suffering and avoid excessive damage to property, and the natural environment. However, its application has come under renewed scrutiny and sustained controversy as a result of wars against non-state actors and from the extensive use of drones, human shields, cyber war techniques, and counterinsurgency tactics. Proportionality in International Law critically asses |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Proportionality in law.
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LAW -- International.
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Droit international.
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Proportionnalité.
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Droit de la guerre.
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Droits de l'homme.
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Droit humanitaire international.
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Proportionality in law
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Bewaffneter Konflikt
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Völkerrecht
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Güterabwägung Ethik
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
May, Larry, author
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ISBN |
9780199355044 |
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0199355045 |
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