Law and War by Peter Maguire
When does the waging of war become a criminal act? And who is in a position to judge? Ranging from the American Indian wars to the Civil War to World War I, and culminating with the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials following the Second World War, Peter Maguire provides much-needed historical perspective on the crucial and ever more urgent issues of war and justice. His examples illustrate the gradations of political justice and the perpetual redefinition of war crimes across three continents and more than a century of American foreign policy.
[An] intriguing historical analysisHarvard Law Review A 'must read' book for all those interested in international criminal law, war crimes, and war crime trials. Choice Outstanding... impressive... this is a terrific book. -- Michael R. Belknap, University of California, San Diego American Historical Review Perceptive. -- Peter Black, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Journal of American History
Peter Maguire has taught the law and theory of war at Columbia University and Bard College. He was the historical advisor for the documentary Nuremberg: A Courtroom Drama.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780231120500 |
| ISBN 10 | 0231120508 |
| Title | Law and War |
| Author | Peter Maguire |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Year published | 2001-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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