Military ethics : an introduction with case studies / Stephen Coleman.

Author/creator Coleman, Stephen, 1937-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, ©2013.
Descriptionxx, 300 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Military ethics--Case studies.
Soldiers--Conduct of life. --Case studies.
War--Moral and ethical aspects. --Case studies.
Just war doctrine--Case studies.
Humanitarian intervention--Moral and ethical aspects. --Case studies.

Contents Introduction : What is ethics? What is an ethical decision? -- Ethical theory : an overview -- Professional ethics, duties, and obligations -- Just war theory - traditional issues of jus ad bellum -- Just war theory - modern issues of jus ad bellum : humanitarian intervention, insurgency, and counterinsurgency -- Power and authority - issuing and following orders -- Discrimination and proportionality I : traditional issues of jus in bello -- Discrimination and proportionality II : jus in bello in irregular wars -- Discrimination and proportionality III : jus in bello in humanitarian operations -- Issues of surrender and detention -- Supreme emergency, terrorism, and torture -- Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 279-285) and index.
LCCN 2012014522
ISBN9780199846290
ISBN0199846294

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Joyner General Stacks U22 .C552 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold