The anatomy of a deception : reconstruction and analysis of the decision to invade Iraq / Robert P. Abele.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abele, Robert P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946---Political and social views.

Bush, George W.

Iraq War, 2003-2011--Causes.

Iraq War, 2003-2011.

Iraq War, 2003-2011--Decision making.

Iraq War, 2003-2011--Moral and ethical aspects.

Deception--Political aspects--United States.

Deception.

United States--Politics and government--2001-2009.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (138 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland ; Plymouth, England : University Press of America, Inc., 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book reconstructs the public dialogue that led to the United States collectively making the decision to invade and occupy the sovereign nation of Iraq. The book examines this public debate concerning the invasion and occupation of Iraq and focuses on thinking critically about the decision to go to war.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter One: Iraq and Contemporary Realpolitik; Chapter Two: The Arguments of the Progenitors of the Invasion of Iraq; Chapter Three: Refutation of the Arguments Supporting the Invasion; Chapter Four: The Ethical Case against the Conduct of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq; Chapter Five: International Law and the Invasion of Iraq; Chapter Six: Preparing for the Next Deception; Bibliography; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-7618-8922-1

1-283-61571-1

9786613928160

0-7618-4741-3

OCLC:

817814169