New terror, new wars / Paul Gilbert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gilbert, Paul, 1942- author.

Series:

Contemporary ethical debates.

Contemporary ethical debates

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Moral and ethical aspects.

Terrorism.

Terrorism--Prevention.

War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 pages).

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2003]

Summary:

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748616145);This is a timely philosophical treatment of the current wave of international terrorism and armed conflicts around the world and the dangers they represent.The book discusses:The ethical significance of September 11th and its aftermathThe causes of new wars in the politics of identityWhen armed force in pursuit of political goals is justifiedWhether Just War Theory is adequate for assessing and regulating contemporary conflictsHow terrorism should be combattedHow external intervention and war crimes trials help or hinder the cause of peaceWhat an international order that both respects cultural differences and achieves peace should be like.Interdisciplinary and wide ranging in scope the book draws on examples from the Middle East, the former Soviet bloc and elsewhere. It will be required reading for all those concerned with the ethical issues raised by contemporary armed conflicts."

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Series Preface

Preface

1 Old and New Wars

2 The Right of Self-Defence

3 Myths of Identity

4 Hatred and Revenge

5 The Conduct of War

6 Righting the Wrongs of War

7 Restoring Peace

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781474468466

1474468462