A research guide with a chronology of treaties and events; brief biographies of activists and other important personages; the texts of the Geneva Conventions, statues establishing international tribunals and the International Criminal Court, and other pertinent documents, a directory of governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and listings of print and nonprint research materials. Also included are two interpretive essays that, in turn, look at historical issues and current issues and controversies.

Introduction -- The pursuit of justice -- International laws of war -- People and events -- Major treaties and reports -- Directory of nongovernmental and governmental organizations -- Selected print and nonprint resources.