The Rise and Fall of War Crimes Trials

By: Charles Anthony Smith

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Synopsis: This book is the first comprehensive analysis of the politics of war crimes trials. It provides a systematic and theoretically rigorous examination of whether these trials are used as tools for political consolidation or whether justice is their primary purpose. The consideration of cases begins with the trial of Charles I of England and goes through the presidency of George W. Bush, including the trials of Saddam Hussein and those arising from the War on Terror. The book concludes that political consolidation is the primary concern of these trials - a point that runs contrary to the popular perception of the trials and their stated justification. Through the consideration of war crimes trials, this book makes a contribution to our understanding of power and conflict resolution and illuminates the developmental path of war crimes tribunals.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781107023543
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press
Date of Addition:: 05/30/12
Copyrighted By:: Charles Anthony Smith
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Military, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.