Crimes against Humanity
A Normative Account
Larry May
Best Book award from the North American Society for Social Philosophy
This analysis of the philosophical foundations of international criminal law focuses on the moral, legal, and political questions that arise when individuals who commit collective crimes, such as crimes against humanity, are held accountable by international criminal tribunals. These tribunals challenge one of the most sacred prerogatives of states--sovereignty--and breaches to this sovereignty can only be justified in limited circumstances. The book should appeal to students of international law, political philosophy, international relations, and human rights theory.
"Larry May brings an unusual combination of talents to this probing analysis of international criminal justice: philosophical insight and experience as a practicing criminal lawyer. Philosophers as well as international lawyers and experts on international relations will profit from his balanced and sensitive discussion." Allen Buchanan, Duke University
Larry May is Professor of Philosophy at Washington University, St Louis.
- Published: January 2005 Cambridge University Press
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521600514
- 310 pages
- 229 x 152 x 19 mm
- Used, good condition.
