Crimes of war : what the public should know

This A-to-Z guidebook of wartime atrocities has received worldwide acclaim and has been translated into eleven languages. It has been substantially updated to take account of the major developments of the last eight years, including the attacks of September 11 and the U.S. "war on terror." Sixteen completely new chapters by distinguished experts discuss such subjects as detention and interrogation, Guantanamo, Iraq, occupatterrorismterorrism. Other articles explore Darfur, Afghanistan, Congo, the rise of international courts, and private military firms. Through case studies, definitions of key terms, and explanations of what is legal and what is not -- illuminated by stunning photographs -- "Crimes of War" reveals what every citizen should know about the laws of war, at a time when they are at the center of public debate. -- From publisher's description. 2nd ed., rev. and updated ed. 447 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm