Just and unjust wars : a moral argument with historical illustrations

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Title:

Just and unjust wars : a moral argument with historical illustrations

Author:

Walzer, Michael.

ISBN:

9780465037070

Personal Author:

Walzer, Michael.

Edition:

4th ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Basic Books, 2006.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 361 p. ; 21 cm.

General Note:

Subtitle on cover: A moral argument with historical illustrations.

Abstract:

Examines the issues surrounding military theory, war crimes and the spoils of war from the Athenian attack on Melos to the My Lai massacre. Drawing on historical illustrations and the testimony of participants - decision makers and victims alike, this titl.

e also examines the moral issues of warfare.

Subject Term:

War -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Just war doctrine.

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From the Athenian attack on Melos to the My Lai Massacre, from the wars in the Balkans through the first war in Iraq, Michael Walzer examines the moral issues surrounding military theory, war crimes, and the spoils of war. He studies a variety of conflicts over the course of history, as well as the testimony of those who have been most directly involved--participants, decision makers, and victims. In his introduction to this new edition, Walzer specifically addresses the moral issues surrounding the war in and occupation of Iraq, reminding us once again that "the argument about war and justice is still a political and moral necessity."