Books by W. Michael Reisman

A discussion of how law is an integral and indispensable part of every social interaction. Interweaving numerous real-life examples with a review of the scientific literature of many disciplines, Michael Reisman shows the extent to which microlegal systems function in our own lives.

From the Nuremberg trials to the grisly campaign of "ethnic cleansing" in today''s Bosnia, the world recognizes that certain actions are morally and legally unacceptable even in the midst of war. This book features extensive excerpts from treaties and charters that define the proper treatment of civilians, detainees, and POWs during wartime.

"This book is good reading and thought-provoking. It could well change some minds and could make a real difference to litigators and arbitrators."--M. W. Janis, University of Connecticut, School of Law