Naval Weapons Systems and the Contemporary Law of War |
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| Author:
| Busuttil, James J. |
| Series title: | Oxford Monographs in International Law Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-826574-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1998 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Clarendon Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $230.00 |
Book Description:
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This book is the first comprehensive critical analysis of the regulation of naval weapons during armed conflict. It concentrates on the three principal weapons in use this century - naval mines, submarines, and anti-ship missiles. The book examines these extensively, referring to all the relevant sources of international law that deal with this difficult but fundamental area of state practice. The author, provides fascinating historical and contemporary detail on the subject, painting...
More DescriptionThis book is the first comprehensive critical analysis of the regulation of naval weapons during armed conflict. It concentrates on the three principal weapons in use this century - naval mines, submarines, and anti-ship missiles. The book examines these extensively, referring to all the relevant sources of international law that deal with this difficult but fundamental area of state practice. The author, provides fascinating historical and contemporary detail on the subject, painting a clear picture of the legal situation. The book draws conclusions that will be relevant to all scholars with an interest in the contemporary law of war and its historical development.