Genocide in international law the crimes of crimes - Schabas, William (Cambridge University Press, 2000)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-607) and index
Origins of the legal prohibition of genocide -- Drafting of the convention and subsequent normative developments -- Grounds protected by the convention -- The physical element or actus reus of genocide -- The mental element of mens rea of genocide -- 'Other acts' of genocide -- Defences to genocide -- Prosecution of genocide by international and domestic tribunals -- State responsibility and the role of the international court of justice -- Prevention of genocide -- Treaty law questions and the convention