Table of Contents

Abbreviations Legend Introduction The Guide Appendix A: State of Ratification of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Conventions Appendix B: List of States Party to International Humanitarian and Human Rights Conventions (as of July 2006) Term Index Humanitarian Law Themes: A Guide to Key Entries Divided by Subject

About the Author

Francoise Bouchet-Saulnier is the legal counsel for Medecins Sans Frontieres Foundation in Paris, France. Laura Brav is a fellow with Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres. Clementine Olivier is Deputy of the Legal Director for Medecins Sans Frontieres Foundation in Paris, France.

Reviews

Under the sponsorship of the international relief organization Doctors without Borders, Bouchet-Saulnier has prepared a valuable guide to humanitarian law around the world... This new edition contains nearly 180 topical entries arranged alphabetically. They are presented in an easy-to-use format with multiple subheadings and guides to further reading. The longest entries focus on compelling topics such as detention, genocide, international law, peacekeeping, prisoners of war, refugees, responsibility, and war crimes... This book belongs in every law library ... Recommended. CHOICE