Law and the Long War: The Future of Justice in the Age of Terror
An authoritative assessment of the new laws of war and a sensible and sophisticated roadmap for the future of liberty in the Age of Terror
America is losing a crucial front in the ongoing war on terror. It is losing not to Al Qaeda, but to its own failure to construct a set of laws that will protect the American people during this global conflict. As debate continues to rage over the legality and ethics of war, Benjamin Wittes enters the fray with a sober-minded exploration of law in wartime that is definitive, accessible, and nonpartisan. Outlining how this country came to its current impasse over human rights and counte"terrorism" Law and the Long War paves the way toward fairer, more accountable rules for a conflict without end.
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America is losing a crucial front in the ongoing war on terror. It is losing not to Al Qaeda, but to its own failure to construct a set of laws that will protect the American people during this global conflict. As debate continues to rage over the legality and ethics of war, Benjamin Wittes enters the fray with a sober-minded exploration of law in wartime that is definitive, accessible, and nonpartisan. Outlining how this country came to its current impasse over human rights and counte"terrorism" Law and the Long War paves the way toward fairer, more accountable rules for a conflict without end.
Law and the Long War: The Future of Justice in the Age of Terror
An authoritative assessment of the new laws of war and a sensible and sophisticated roadmap for the future of liberty in the Age of Terror
America is losing a crucial front in the ongoing war on terror. It is losing not to Al Qaeda, but to its own failure to construct a set of laws that will protect the American people during this global conflict. As debate continues to rage over the legality and ethics of war, Benjamin Wittes enters the fray with a sober-minded exploration of law in wartime that is definitive, accessible, and nonpartisan. Outlining how this country came to its current impasse over human rights and counte"terrorism" Law and the Long War paves the way toward fairer, more accountable rules for a conflict without end.
America is losing a crucial front in the ongoing war on terror. It is losing not to Al Qaeda, but to its own failure to construct a set of laws that will protect the American people during this global conflict. As debate continues to rage over the legality and ethics of war, Benjamin Wittes enters the fray with a sober-minded exploration of law in wartime that is definitive, accessible, and nonpartisan. Outlining how this country came to its current impasse over human rights and counte"terrorism" Law and the Long War paves the way toward fairer, more accountable rules for a conflict without end.
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ISBN-13: | 9780143115328 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 05/26/2009 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 320 |
Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
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