| The Heart of War: On Power, Conflict and Obligation in the Twenty-first Century Contributor(s): Prins, Gwyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415369606 ISBN-13: 9780415369602 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2002 Annotation: This book, written by one of the most highly regarded experts on global security, is a controversial look at the changing face of war and the role of the military in the twenty-first century. Military forces are now confronted not only with the non-conventional threats of terrorism but the moral dilemmas of humanitarianism intervention and human rights. Gwyn Prins explores these conflicting impulses using a variety of fascinating examples: the September 11th attacks and the history of "spectacular" terrorism; humanitarian intervention in Bosnia, Kosovo, West Africa and elsewhere; the extradition of General Pinochet for human rights abuses; and the potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Wide-ranging and challenging, this book will interest all those seeking to understand the enormous recent changes in military strategy and global politics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 327.17 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.52" W x 9.1" (1.11 lbs) 338 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Military forces are now confronted, not only with the non-conventional threats of terrorism but the moral dilemmas of humanitarianism, intervention and human rights. Gwyn Prins explores these conflicting impulses using a variety of fascinating examples: the September 11th attacks and the history of 'spectacular' terrorism, humanitarian intervention in Bosnia, Kosovo, West Africa and elsewhere, the extradition of General Pinochet for human rights abuses and the nuclear issue, in the light of ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. |