Denise Degarmo

Rich in pedagogy and clearly structured throughout, this textbook combines theoretical analysis with both historical and contemporary examples to explain, compare, and evaluate the various causal theories and moral frameworks that have been most influential in discussions of war. The book: * clearly distinguishes the major descriptive and normative theories of war * explains their historical/philosophical roots * illustrates the theories using historical examples * shows how theories relate to controversial contemporary cases While there are several books related to the study of war and peace, none approach the topic from such a comprehensive viewpoint.

Israel's continuation of the settlement enterprise, including both the building of settlements and associated infrastructure, in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, is a grave breach of international humanitarian and human rights law. It is also a breach of international criminal law as articulated in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Despite declarations by the Hague Regulations (1907) and Fourth Geneva Convention (1949) that occupation is a temporary condition, the occupation of the Palestinian territories by Israel, including East Jerusalem, is the longest occupation in history - it has lasted nearly 50 years. Through out these five decades, Palestinian's have been denied not only their inalienable rights as human beings, they have been consistently denied their rights to self-determination.

Despite the growing recognition of the importance of environmental issues for nation-state security, current research on international environmental security is insufficient. Although scholars in the field of International Relations believe that there is an appropriate role for international relations theory in analyzing global environmental concerns, the existing literature is predominantly descriptive or prescriptive rather than analytical. This study attempts to remedy this problem by conducting an empirical analysis of nation-state behavior in the international environmental realm.

Despite the growing recognition of the importance of environmental issues for nation-state security, current research on international environmental security is insufficient. Although scholars in the field of International Relations believe that there is an appropriate role for international relations theory in analyzing global environmental concerns, the existing literature is predominantly descriptive or prescriptive rather than analytical. This study attempts to remedy this problem by conducting an empirical analysis of nation-state behavior in the international environmental realm.