Advanced Introduction to International Conflict and Security Law (Elgar Advanced Introductions series)

'This is a very welcome publication by Professor Nigel White, an established expert in international conflict and security law. It is an excellent introduction to this area of law. The book is accessible and provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject matter. It represents a distinct contribution by offering a succinct but incisive appraisal of the law and practice in this area and should serve as an excellent source of reference for advanced students, academics and practitioners.'
- Surya P. Subedi OBE, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Cambodia

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by some of the world s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.

Advanced Introduction to International Conflict and Security Law provides a concise and insightful guide to the key principles of international law governing peacetime security, the use of force, conflict and post-conflict situations. Nigel D. White explores the complex legal regimes that have been created to control the level of armaments, to limit the occasions when governments can use military force to mitigate the conduct of warfare and to build peace.

Key Features include:
- A comprehensive survey of the relevant international law
- In-depth coverage written in an accessible style, structured into short, focused chapters
- A combination of law, practice and politics that introduces the reader to the complexities of the law
- Detailed coverage of international legal regimes not normally gathered together in one place
- A critical evaluation of the direction, purposes and content of international conflict and security law, with particular reference to arms control, use of force, collective security, armed conflict, post-conflict situations and private security actors

Written in a sharp and engaging style this authoritative introduction provides a unique overview of international conflict and security law. It will be an essential resource for students and researchers in international law and international relations.

Contents: Preface 1. Basic Conditions of Peace and Security 2. Arms Control Law 3. The Use of Force in International Law 4. The Regulation of Private Violence 5. Collective Security Law 6. The Law of Armed Conflict 7. Post-conflict Law 8. Peace and Justice Index