Crimes against humanity : a normative account / Larry May
Publication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press , 2005 Description: xiii, 310 p. ; 23 cmISBN: 0521600510Subject(s): Crímenes contra la humanidadAbstract: This book is the first booklength treatment of the philosophical foundations of international criminal law. The focus is on the moral, legal, and political questions that arise when individuals who commit collective crimes, such as crimes against humanity, are held accountable by international criminal tribunals. These tribunals challenge one of the most sacred prerogatives of states--sovereignty--and breaches to this sovereignty can be justified in limited circumstances.This book should appeal to anyone with an interest in international law, political philosophy, international relations, and human rights theory.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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This book is the first booklength treatment of the philosophical foundations of international criminal law. The focus is on the moral, legal, and political questions that arise when individuals who commit collective crimes, such as crimes against humanity, are held accountable by international criminal tribunals. These tribunals challenge one of the most sacred prerogatives of states--sovereignty--and breaches to this sovereignty can be justified in limited circumstances.This book should appeal to anyone with an interest in international law, political philosophy, international relations, and human rights theory.