International Herald Tribune
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Originally published in 1999, this 5x9" alphabetical reference on wartime atrocities has received worldwide acclaim and has been translated into 11 languages. Most entries are three to four pages in length, and all are illustrated with high-quality, often shocking b&w photos. Through case studies, definitions of key terms, and explanations of what is legal and what is not, the book reveals what every citizen should know about the laws of war. This edition is updated to take account of the major developments of the last eight years, including the September 11th attacks and the US war on terror. Sixteen new chapters discuss subjects such as detention and interrogation, international courts, and private military firms, and offer case studies of countries including Iraq, Darfur, Congo, and Afghanistan. A foreword examines the role of journalism in raising awareness of war crimes, and an introduction offers an overview of contemporary international humanitarian law. The readership for the book includes general readers and students, especially those in political science and journalism. Gutman, a Pulitzer Prize winner of international journalism, is foreign editor of McClatchy Newspapers. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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