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

Author
Fiala, Andrew, 1966-
Published
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007.
Physical Description
1 online resource (227 pages)
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Language Note
English.
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.
Summary
As war continues to be a primary topic in public debate, Andrew Fiala in The Just War Myth critically examines the concept of just war, arguing that actual wars never live up to the ideals of just war theory. The book provides a historical overview of the just war idea and also turns a critical eye on current events, including the idea of preemptive war, the use of torture, and the unreality of the Bush Doctrine.
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ISBN
9781461644545 (electronic bk.)
1461644542 (electronic bk.)
1299796303
9781299796300
9780742562004 (cloth ; alk. paper)
074256200X (cloth ; alk. paper)
9780742562011 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
0742562018 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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