War Crimes and Laws of War / Edition 2

by Donald A. Wells

Overview

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.
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819179319
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	02/22/1991
Series:	Social Philosophy Research Institute Series , #1
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 7.74(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

Donald A. Wells is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Editorial Reviews

...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

...this book is informative and, at times, thought-provoking. It is especially helpful for philosophers who want an introduction to the jurists, congresses, and manuals.

Journal of Social Philosophy

...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 impassioned.

Naval War College Review - Warren Steinkraus

...this book is informative and, at times, thought-provoking. It is especially helpful for philosophers who want an introduction to the jurists, congresses, and manuals.

Journal Of Social Philosophy