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Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument with Historical Illustrations 4th Edition
Author(s): Michael Walzer (Author)
- Publisher: Basic Books
- Publication Date: 26 July 2006
- Edition: 4th
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 0465037070
- ISBN-13: 9780465037070
Book Description
From the Athenian attack on Melos to the My Lai Massacre, from the wars in the Balkans through the first war in Iraq, Michael Walzer examines the moral issues surrounding military theory, war crimes, and the spoils of war. He studies a variety of conflicts over the course of history, as well as the testimony of those who have been most directly involved–participants, decision makers, and victims. In his introduction to this new edition, Walzer specifically addresses the moral issues surrounding the war in and occupation of Iraq, reminding us once again that “the argument about war and justice is still a political and moral necessity.”
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A magnificent book, an honor to its writer… a book that makes for a return of civilised discussion of the question of the morality of war.” New York Review of Books “A passionate defense of the old principle of non-combatant immunity… (He) is both thorough and persuasive in his exploration of a very intricate subject.” Washington Post”
About the Author
Michael Walzer is Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, and the author of many widely heralded books, including Spheres of Justice, Exodus and Revolution, and The Company of Critics, all available from Basic Books. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.
