Law, Language, and Warfare

An innovative examination of how the language of the law of armed conflict shapes our understanding of war and law.

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This volume presents a novel insight into the complex intersections between the law of armed conflict and the language of armed conflict. The work demonstrates the strengths and fissures in the law, showing how the choice to employ certain terms can have lasting ramifications for those most vulnerable to the impacts of warfare – civilians, women, children, and the displaced.