The just war myth : the moral illusions of war / Andrew Fiala.

Author/creator Fiala, Andrew, 1966-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, ©2008.
Descriptionxiv, 213 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction: The just war myth and the politics of war -- The myths and memes of political life -- Genealogy of the just war tradition -- Duels and modern wars -- The myth of American exceptionalism -- The preemptive war doctrine -- Torture and terrorism -- Humanitarian intervention and the crusade for democracy -- Jus in bello and the war in Iraq -- The myth of pacifism -- Citizenship, responsibility, and peace.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 195-204) and index.
LCCN 2007035796
ISBN9780742562004 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN074256200X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780742562011 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0742562018 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks B105.W3 F53 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold