Waging War on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576079485)

A thought-provoking and engaging guide to the legal, moral, and political issues that arise when the United States goes to war.

From the American Revolution to the Bush administration's new type of war on terror, Waging War on Trial views warfare from a legal, social, cultural, and political standpoint. Included are homefront debates during major hostilities, "brushfire" incidents, and how the events of September 11th have shaped our domestic wartime policy.

The battle continues today as the President and Congress debate over who begins and ends military operations. Concerns about civil liberties, the draft, and internal security are as relevant today as during the Civil War. Questions arise on how dissenters and minorities are treated and if America can legally control the behavior of our soldiers. It's an intricate interplay between war and America's institutions.

Author: Brian R. Dirck
ISBN-10: 1576079481
ISBN-13: 9781576079485
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2003
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.36w x 0.98d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 250
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2004 pg. 111
Choice 02/01/2004 pg. 1156