War : essays in political philosophy / edited by Larry May ; with the assistance of Emily Crookston.

Other author May, Larry.
Other author Crookston, Emily.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Descriptionix, 325 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Historical background -- Jus ad bellum / Gregory M. Reichberg -- The jus in bello in historical and philosophical perspective / Nicholas Rengger -- Initiating war -- The principle of just cause / Larry May -- Aggression and punishment / Jeff McMahan -- Responding to humanitarian crises / Cindy Holder -- War and democracy / James Bohman -- Waging war -- Proportionality and necessity / Thomas Hurka -- Collateral damage / David Lefkowitz -- Weapons of mass destruction : are they morally special? / Steven P. Lee -- Justifying torture as an act of war / Michael Davis -- On terrorism : definition, defense, and women / Marilyn Friedman -- Ending war -- War's aftermath : the challenges of reconciliation / Trudy Govier -- Amnesties and international law / Christopher Heath Wellman -- War crimes : the law of hell / David Luban -- Revenge and demonization / Nancy Sherman.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 307-319) and index.
LCCN 2007030676
ISBN9780521876377 (hardback)
ISBN0521876370 (hardback)
ISBN9780521700047 (pbk.)
ISBN0521700043 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks B105.W3 W36 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold