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Moral Constraints on War

Moral Constraints on War Principles and Cases

Second Edition edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This second edition of Moral Constraints on War offers a principle-by-principle presentation of the trans-cultural roots of the ethics of war in an age defined by the increasingly international nature of military intervention. Parts one and two trace the evolution of Just War Theory, analyzing the principles of jus ad bellum and jus in bello: the principles that determine under what conditions a war may be started and then conducted. Each chapter provides a historical background of the principle under discussion, an explanation of the principle, and numerous historical examples of its application. In Part three, case studies apply the theories discussed to NATO's humanitarian mission in Kosovo, terrorism and the Iraq War. Bringing together an international coterie of philosophers and political scientists, this accessible and practical guide offers students of military ethics and international relations rich, up-to-the-minute insight into the pluralistic character of Just War Theory.

Book information

ISBN: 9780739121306
Publisher: Lexington Books
Imprint: Lexington Books
Pub date:
Edition: Second Edition edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 344
Weight: 522g
Height: 223mm
Width: 147mm
Spine width: 29mm