Just War in Comparative Perspective - Hardcover

 
9780754635871: Just War in Comparative Perspective

Synopsis

This timely book analyses how different nations, religions and cultures justify the waging of war, and what limits they place on its use. The study includes the major world religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam and specific countries and regions including Russia, China and Africa. The case studies shed new light on the causes and justifications of current conflicts, providing a valuable source for those wishing to understand how different people around the world view the issue of war. The book crosses disciplinary boundaries and thus will be welcomed by scholars of international relations, philosophy, religion and history.

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About the Author

Paul Robinson is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics at the University of Hull

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ISBN 10:  1138264369 ISBN 13:  9781138264366
Publisher: Routledge, 2016
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