The Tokyo Trial and Beyond: Reflections of a Peacemonger / Edition 1

by Antonio Cassese, B. V. A. Roling

Overview

This book provides a unique insider's view of the International Military Tribunal at the end of the Second World War and reflects on the nature and limits of international law in peacekeeping.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745614854
Publisher:	Polity Press
Publication date:	12/05/1994
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Antonio Cassese has represented Italy on several United Nations commissions and on the Council of Europe. His previous books include Human Rights in a Changing World (Polity, 1990) and Terrorism, Politics and Law (Polity, 1989).

Professor B. V. A. Roling sadly died in 1985.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Introduction.

1. The Tokyo Trial.

2. Aggression and Other International Crimes.

3. Strategies for Peace.

4. A "Miserable International Law"?.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

'A stunning publication, both for the boldness of conception and for the inherent interest and renewed relevance of the perspective.' Richard Falk, Princeton University

'Combines the spontaneity of a discussion with a good insight into the subject-matter of the Tokyo Trial. It gives a highly readable account of the trial for those who are interested in international law but lack the time or inclination to consult the twenty two volumes.' Netherlands International Law Review

'It eloquently depicts the original and perceptive insights of Judge Roling concerning the Tokyo trial and is a most valuable contribution to the sparse literature in English on the topic.' The Journal of Asian Studies

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