Title of Book: International Humanitarian Law

Author: Dr. Chris Wigwe

Publisher: Mountcrest University Press, Osu-Accra, Ghana

Year of Publication: 2010

ISBN: 978-9988797188

Introduction: Prior to the evolution of international humanitarian law, once there was fighting between states, the ensuing scenario was often one where the ordinary laws of peace existing between the warring states were promptly superseded by a state of chaos, brutality and inhumane treatment between the parties to the conflict. To regulate such conduct and reduce the dehumanization of individuals, it was inevitable that a body of law aimed at regulating activities during the theatre of war would be developed. It was the need for such a body of law that led to the evolution of international humanitarian law as it is known today.

* Book can be found at British Library, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Library, Russel

Square London, Middlesex University Library, Hendon Campus London and University of

Leeds Library UK, Mountcrest University College Main Library Accra Ghana, United

Nations Library New York USA, World Bank and IMF Library Washington DC.