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War Crimes and Laws of War
Donald A. Wells
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Description for War Crimes and Laws of War
Hardback. This updated and revised second edition of Donald A. Wells's popular War Crimes and Laws of War, originally published in 1984, traces the rules of war since ancient times. Series: Social Philosophy Research Institute Series. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; JWXK; LBBC; LBBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
This updated and revised second edition of Donald A. Wells's popular War Crimes and Laws of War, originally published in 1984, traces the rules of war since ancient times. The major sources of the rules or "laws" of war are explored: the congresses of the Hague, Geneva, and the United Nations. But an abyss exists between what military manuals allow and what the congresses prohibit; this book attempts to resolve this dilemma. An important text for military college courses and international relations, as well as social philosophy courses. Co-published with the North American Society for Social Philosophy. :
This updated and revised second edition of Donald A. Wells's popular War Crimes and Laws of War, originally published in 1984, traces the rules of war since ancient times. The major sources of the rules or "laws" of war are explored: the congresses of the Hague, Geneva, and the United Nations. But an abyss exists between what military manuals allow and what the congresses prohibit; this book attempts to resolve this dilemma. An important text for military college courses and international relations, as well as social philosophy courses. Co-published with the North American Society for Social Philosophy. :
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
Series
Social Philosophy Research Institute Series
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780819179319
SKU
V9780819179319
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About Donald A. Wells
Donald A. Wells is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Reviews for War Crimes and Laws of War
...the author is correct in his assertion that the fault in breaches in morality on the national level lie more with governments than with military establishments.
Naval War College Review
...a strikingly lucid and forthright book....The documentation is brilliant and the organization of material exemplary, and in my view the ethical insight is profound and moving without being ... Read more
Naval War College Review
...a strikingly lucid and forthright book....The documentation is brilliant and the organization of material exemplary, and in my view the ethical insight is profound and moving without being ... Read more