A broad-ranging introduction to the theory, practice and politics of humanitarian intervention on the contemporary world, its historical background and future prospects after the experiences of Rwanda, Kosovo, Darfur and Iraq. INDICE: PART I: CONCEPTS AND CONCEPTIONS - What is 'Humanitarian Intervention'? - The Just War Tradition - The Sovereign State - Theoretical Perspectives - PART II: CONTROVERSIES - Legality and Legitimacy - Sovereignty as Responsibility - Who Decides? - Motives and Means - PART III: CASES - 'Humanitarian Intervention' in History - Rwanda - Kosovo - Iraq - Darfur - Conclusion: The Future of Humanitarian Intervention?
- ISBN: 978-0-230-22031-7
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 04/12/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés