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Discover 'Bombing Civilians', a critical examination of the chilling history of aerial bombardments targeting non-combatants. This compelling trade paperback, ISBN 9781595585479, published in 2010 by The New Press, takes you through significant conflicts that have reshaped our understanding of warfare ethics—from the early British bombings in Iraq to modern-day operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. Leading scholars, including Marilyn B. Young and Yuki Tanaka, compile essential insights reflecting on the devastating shift from striking military installations to directly attacking civilians. This thought-provoking anthology delves deeply into the justifications that have historically underpinned mass killings and the troubling implications for international law. Notably, contributions from Japanese historian Tsuyoshi Hasegawa challenge prevailing narratives, raising critical questions on the true catalysts affecting wartime decisions. With profound historical context and contemporary relevance, 'Bombing Civilians' serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the moral complexities of modern warfare.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781595585479
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2010
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
From the British bombing of Iraq in the early 1920s to more recent conflicts in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lebanon, indiscriminate aerial bombing has been a frighteningly common strategy of modern warfare, owing much to the relative safety of the attackers and the complete vulnerability of the victims.
In Bombing Civilians, leading experts Marilyn B. Young and Yuki Tanaka have brought together a group of distinguished scholars from Japan, the United States, and Europe to explore the history of indiscriminate bombing, examining the shift from bombing military targets to bombing civilians. This bold collection examines the fundamental questions of how this theory justifying mass killing originated and why it has been employed as a compelling military strategy for decades, both before and after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
With major new arguments, including Japanese historian Tsuyoshi Hasegawa's claim that it was the Soviet invasion rather than the atomic bombs that compelled the Japanese to surrender in the Pacific War, Bombing Civilians combines historical and contemporary analysis to make a powerful argument about international law and the morality of war.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781595585479
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2010
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
From the British bombing of Iraq in the early 1920s to more recent conflicts in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lebanon, indiscriminate aerial bombing has been a frighteningly common strategy of modern warfare, owing much to the relative safety of the attackers and the complete vulnerability of the victims.
In Bombing Civilians, leading experts Marilyn B. Young and Yuki Tanaka have brought together a group of distinguished scholars from Japan, the United States, and Europe to explore the history of indiscriminate bombing, examining the shift from bombing military targets to bombing civilians. This bold collection examines the fundamental questions of how this theory justifying mass killing originated and why it has been employed as a compelling military strategy for decades, both before and after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
With major new arguments, including Japanese historian Tsuyoshi Hasegawa's claim that it was the Soviet invasion rather than the atomic bombs that compelled the Japanese to surrender in the Pacific War, Bombing Civilians combines historical and contemporary analysis to make a powerful argument about international law and the morality of war.