War : an enquiry
(Book)
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Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2017].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
355.02 GRAYL
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355.02 GRAYL
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Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2017].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xv, 268 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-257) and index.
Description
"For residents of the twenty-first century, a vision of a future without warfare is almost inconceivable. Though wars are terrible and destructive, they also seem unavoidable. In this original and deeply considered book, A. C. Grayling examines, tests, and challenges the concept of war. He proposes that a deeper, more accurate understanding of war may enable us to reduce its frequency, mitigate its horrors, and lessen the burden of its consequences. Grayling explores the long, tragic history of war and how warfare has changed in response to technological advances. He probes much-debated theories concerning the causes of war and considers positive changes that may result from war. How might these results be achieved without violence? In a profoundly wise conclusion, the author envisions 'just war theory' in new moral terms, taking into account the lessons of World War II and the Holocaust and laying down ethical principles for going to war and for conduct during war."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Grayling, A. C. (2017). War: an enquiry . Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grayling, A. C. 2017. War: An Enquiry. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grayling, A. C. War: An Enquiry Yale University Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Grayling, A. C. War: An Enquiry Yale University Press, 2017.
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