Waging War on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents

by Brian R. Dirck

Overview

From the American Revolution to the Bush administration's "war on terrorism" and the invasion of Iraq, this volume examines how, and under what circumstances, the United States has decided to wage war. Four narrative chapters introduce readers to the history and impact of the legal issues involved in waging war, and examine the social, legal, and political forces that have shaped wartime policies at crucial moments in U.S. history.

An extensive collection of important documents is provided, along with a glossary of key people, events, and concepts; a chronology; a table of cases cited; an annotated bibliography; and a comprehensive index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872207394
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2004
Series:	On Trial Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	12 Years

About the Author

Brian R. Dirck is assistant professor of American history at Anderson University, Anderson, IN.

Editorial Reviews

The book provides a well-argued analysis of the historical evolution of conflict between branches of US government regarding war-making powers . . . Highly recommended. Undergraduate, graduate, and research/faculty collections.” —Choice

“This handbook explores the constitutional issues related to the waging of war by the United States . . . In a nonpartisan manner, Dirck explores these issues even up to the questions raised by President Bush's and Congress's actions in response to the terrorist attacks of 2001 and leading up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. About half of the book is composed of primary document excerpts . . . This timely, well-written, and fair-minded compendium is aimed at college students, and is highly recommended for academic and public libraries.” —American Libraries

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