Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict
Theoretical and Practical Issues for the 21st Century
By David W. Lovell, Igor Primoratz | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
There is almost unanimous agreement that civilians should be protected from the direct effects of violent conflict, and that the distinction between combatant and non-combatant should be respected. But what are the fundamental ethical questions about civilian immunity? Are new styles of conflict making this distinction redundant? Eloquently combining theory and practice, leading scholars from the fields of political science, law and philosophy have been brought together to provide an essential overview of some of the major ethical, legal and political issues with regard to protecting civilians caught up in modern inter- and intra-state conflicts. In doing so, they examine what is being done, and what can be done, to make soldiers more aware of their responsibilities in this area under international law and the ethics of war, and more able to respond appropriately to the challenges that will confront them in the field. 'Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict' presents a clear-eyed look at the dilemmas facing regular combatants as they confront enemies in the modern battlespace, and especially the complications arising from the new styles of conflict where enemy and civilian populations merge.
Editions of Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict
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- ISBN 9781409476856
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- ISBN 9781317074359
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There is almost unanimous agreement that civilians should be protected from the direct effects of violent conflict, and that the distinction between combatant and non-combatant should be respected. But what are the fundamental ethical questions about civilian immunity? Are new styles of conflict making this distinction redundant? Eloquently combining theory and practice, leading scholars from the fields of political science, law and philosophy have been brought together to provide an essential overview of some of the major ethical, legal and political issues with regard to protecting civilians caught up in modern inter- and intra-state conflicts. In doing so, they examine what is being done, and what can be done, to make soldiers more aware of their responsibilities in this area under international law and the ethics of war, and more able to respond appropriately to the challenges that will confront them in the field. 'Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict' presents a clear-eyed look at the dilemmas facing regular combatants as they confront enemies in the modern battlespace, and especially the complications arising from the new styles of conflict where enemy and civilian populations merge.
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What is Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict about?
There is almost unanimous agreement that civilians should be protected from the direct effects of violent conflict, and that the distinction between combatant and non-combatant should be respected. But what are the fundamental ethical questions about civilian immunity? Are new styles of conflict making this distinction redundant? Eloquently combining theory and practice, leading scholars from the fields of political science, law and philosophy have been brought together to provide an essential overview of some of the major ethical, legal and political issues with regard to protecting civilians caught up in modern inter- and intra-state conflicts. In doing so, they examine what is being done, and what can be done, to make soldiers more aware of their responsibilities in this area under international law and the ethics of war, and more able to respond appropriately to the challenges that will confront them in the field. 'Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict' presents a clear-eyed look at the dilemmas facing regular combatants as they confront enemies in the modern battlespace, and especially the complications arising from the new styles of conflict where enemy and civilian populations merge.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political activism / Political engagement > Armed conflict
Where can I read a sample of Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781409476856
Is Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Military and Defence Ethics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict?
David W. Lovell, Igor Primoratz
Who is the Publisher of the book Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Protecting Civilians During Violent Conflict is available as ebook(ISBN 9781409476856) and pdf(ISBN 9781317074359)