Killing civilians : method, madness, and morality in war / Hugo Slim.
Killing civilians : method, madness, and morality in war / Hugo Slim.
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New York : Columbia University Press, c2008.
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N355.4/ 55
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English
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Physical content
viii, 319 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Limited warfare and its rivals -- Killing and rape -- Movement, impoverishment, famine, disease, and distress -- Anti-civilian ideologies -- Civilian ambiguity -- Doing the killing -- Promoting civilian protection.
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Publisher
New York : Columbia University Press, c2008.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"The principle that unarmed and innocent people should be protected in war is an ancient, precious but fragile idea. Today, the principle of civilian protection is enshrined in modern international law and cherished by many. But, in practice, leaders in most wars reject the principle." "Using detailed historical and contemporary examples, Killing C...
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Killing civilians : method, madness, and morality in war / Hugo Slim.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2008.
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N355.4/ 55
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74VM8ypLzoJX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM8ypLzoJX
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ISBN
0231700369 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780231700368 (cloth : alk. paper)
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355.4
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991000284339702626
