First strike : America, terrorism, and moral tradition /

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Can the use of force first against a less-than-imminent threat be both morally acceptable and consistent with American values? This book offers historical examination of the use of preemptive and preventive force through the lens of the just war tradition.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Totten, Mark, 1974-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2010.
Temas:
Terrorism > Prevention > Government policy > United States.
Just war doctrine.
War > Moral and ethical aspects > United States.
Terrorisme > Prévention > Politique gouvernementale > États-Unis.
Guerre juste.
Guerre > Aspect moral > États-Unis.
HISTORY > Military > Iraq War (2003- )
Just war doctrine
Terrorism > Prevention > Government policy
War > Moral and ethical aspects
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The turn toward prevention
  • "Against our traditions"?
  • Just war at home in America
  • Early modern rivals
  • Anticipation in a state of nature
  • Evolution and eclipse
  • Revision
  • Behind Webster's rule
  • Beyond Webster's rule.

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