Americans and the Wars of the Twentieth Century
Jenel Virden author Harris Howell editor Anthony J Badger editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:4th Feb '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
'Effectively describes the successes and failures of the United States to fight within the framework of Just War principles, both on the battlefield and the home front, in the four major wars the nation was engaged in during the Twentieth century.' - Peter Karsten, University of Pittsburgh, USA Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2008
Jenel Virden outlines the causes, courses and consequences of the major wars of the Twentieth century in American history, examining how the US became involved; how the wars were fought; and the domestic consequences. Applying 'just war theory', foreign policy as well as civil liberty are discussed.Jenel Virden outlines the causes, courses and consequences of the major wars of the Twentieth century in American history, examining how the US became involved; how the wars were fought; and the domestic consequences. Applying 'just war theory', foreign policy as well as civil liberty are discussed.
'Effectively describes the successes and failures of the United States to fight within the framework of Just War principles, both on the battlefield and the home front, in the four major wars the nation was engaged in during the Twentieth century.' - Peter Karsten, University of Pittsburgh, USA Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2008
ISBN: 9780333726600
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 430g
224 pages