Waging War on Trial: A Sourcebook with Cases, Laws, and Documents (On Trial Series) - Softcover

Dirck, Brian R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0872207390 ISBN 13: 9780872207394

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2004

Synopsis

From the American Revolution to the Bush administrationÂ’s "war on terrorism" and the invasion of Iraq, this volume examines how, and under what circumstances, the United States has decided to wage war. Four narrative chapters introduce readers to the history and impact of the legal issues involved in waging war, and examine the social, legal, and political forces that have shaped wartime policies at crucial moments in U.S. history.

An extensive collection of important documents is provided, along with a glossary of key people, events, and concepts; a chronology; a table of cases cited; an annotated bibliography; and a comprehensive index.

About this title

Book Description:

As the War on Terrorism perseveres, Americans wonder how the United States would act in a full-fledged armed conflict. Past military actions have spelled out who declares war, how dissenters are treated, and how the fortunes of U.S. citizens are affected. Do these policies still work today?

About the Author:

Brian R. Dirck is Assistant Professor of History, Anderson University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0872207390
• ISBN 13: 9780872207394
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368