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Killing civilians is worse than killing soldiers. Few moral principles have been more widely and viscerally affirmed. But in recent years it has faced a rising tide of dissent. Seth Lazar turns this tide and vindicates international law. He develops new insights into the morality of harm, relevant t...

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Main Author: Lazar, Seth, 1979- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Subjects:
War > Moral and ethical aspects.
Civilians in war.
Combatants and noncombatants (International law)
Civilian war casualties.
War victims.
Military history, Modern > 20th century.
Military history, Modern > 21st century.
Civilian war casualties > Moral and ethical aspects.
Guerre > Aspect moral.
Guerre > Participation des civils.
Combattants et non-combattants (Droit international)
Guerre civile > Pertes.
Victimes de guerre.
Histoire militaire > 20e siècle.
Histoire militaire > 21e siècle.
Guerre civile > Pertes > Aspect moral.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Civilian war casualties
Civilians in war
Military history, Modern
War > Moral and ethical aspects
War victims
1900-2099
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Killing civilians is worse than killing soldiers. Few moral principles have been more widely and viscerally affirmed. But in recent years it has faced a rising tide of dissent. Seth Lazar turns this tide and vindicates international law. He develops new insights into the morality of harm, relevant to everyone interested in the debate.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 158 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0191781398
9780191781391
9780191022043
0191022047