Crimes against humanity : a normative account / Larry May.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-304) and index.

Universal norms and moral minimalism -- Jus cogens norms -- Custom, opinio juris, and consent -- Principles of international criminal law -- The security principle -- The international harm principle -- International crime: the case of rape -- Prosecuting international crimes -- Prosecuting "minor players" for crimes against humanity -- Prosecuting state leaders for crimes against humanity -- Prosecuting genocide amidst widespread complicity -- Defenses and alternatives -- Superior orders, duress, and moral perception -- The international rule of law -- Victims and convictions -- Reconciliation and amnesty programs.