The Tokyo Trial and Beyond: Reflections of a Peacemonger by Antonio Cassese (Eng

The Tokyo Trial and Beyond by Antonio Cassese, B.V.A. Roling This book has renewed relevance in relation to the war trials in the former Yugoslavia. This book has been highly successful in hardback. The Tokyo Trial represents one of the most important trials in history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION

Brand New Publisher Description This book provides a unique insiders 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. Back Cover This book is an outstanding document and account of the International Military Tribunal that took place in Tokyo at the end of World War Two. As in the Nuremburg Trial, the leaders of Japan were accused of crimes against peace and crimes against humanity, as well as war crimes. The book takes the form of an extended interview with one of the eleven international judges who took part in the Tokyo Trial, the eminent Dutch jurist and professor of law, B. V. A. Roling. Antonio Cassese conducted a series of interviews with Professor Roling concerning the aims, conduct and consequences of the Tokyo Trial, and concerning the role of aggression and the prospects for peace in the modern world. The resulting book provides a unique, insiders view of one of the most important trials in history. It is also a brilliant reflection on the idea of individual responsibility for crimes of state, on the difference between Japanese and Western attitudes to guilt and crimes against humanity, and on the nature and limits of international law in controlling the use of force. Flap This book is an outstanding document and account of the International Military Tribunal that took place in Tokyo at the end of World War Two. As in the Nuremburg Trial, the leaders of Japan were accused of crimes against peace and crimes against humanity, as well as war crimes. The book takes the form of an extended interview with one of the eleven international judges who took part in the Tokyo Trial, the eminent Dutch jurist and professor of law, B. V. A. Roling. Antonio Cassese conducted a series of interviews with Professor Roling concerning the aims, conduct and consequences of the Tokyo Trial, and concerning the role of aggression and the prospects for peace in the modern world. The resulting book provides a unique, insiders view of one of the most important trials in history. It is also a brilliant reflection on the idea of individual responsibility for crimes of state, on the difference between Japanese and Western attitudes to guilt and crimes against humanity, and on the nature and limits of international law in controlling the use of force. Author Biography 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. Review 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 Long Description This book is an outstanding document and account of the International Military Tribunal that took place in Tokyo at the end of World War Two. As in the Nuremburg Trial, the leaders of Japan were accused of crimes against peace and crimes against humanity, as well as war crimes. The book takes the form of an extended interview with one of the eleven international judges who took part in the Tokyo Trial, the eminent Dutch jurist and professor of law, B. V. A. Roling. Antonio Cassese conducted a series of interviews with Professor Roling concerning the aims, conduct and consequences of the Tokyo Trial, and concerning the role of aggression and the prospects for peace in the modern world. The resulting book provides a unique, insiders view of one of the most important trials in history. It is also a brilliant reflection on the idea of individual responsibility for crimes of state, on the difference between Japanese and Western attitudes to guilt and crimes against humanity, and on the nature and limits of international law in controlling the use of force. Review Text 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 Review Quote 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 Promotional "Headline" 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 Feature * This book has renewed relevance in relation to the war trials in the former Yugoslavia. * This book has been highly successful in hardback. * The Tokyo Trial represents one of the most important trials in history. Details ISBN074561485X Pages 200 Language English ISBN-10 074561485X ISBN-13 9780745614854 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 341.69 Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition 1st Short Title TOKYO TRIAL & BEYOND REV/E Edition Description Revised Subtitle Reflections of a Peacemonger DOI 10.1604/9780745614854 UK Release Date 1994-10-07 AU Release Date 1994-10-07 NZ Release Date 1994-10-07 Author B.V.A. Roling Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Year 1994 Publication Date 1994-10-07 Alternative 9780745610061 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:13335894;