War Crimes and Laws of War

(Paperback, Second Edition)

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This updated and revised edition of a book originally published in 1984 traces the rules of war since ancient times. The major sources of the rules of war are explored - the congresses of the Hague, Geneva and the United Nations. But there is an enormous discrepancy between what military manuals allow and what congresses prohibit. This book attempts to resolve the dilemma. The book is aimed at military college courses on international relations, as well as social philosophy courses.

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...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 *
...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. -- Warren Steinkraus, SUNY, Oswego * 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 *
...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 *
...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 *
...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. -- Warren Steinkraus, SUNY, Oswego * Naval War College Review *

Author Bio

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