Bøger af Michael L. (University of Haifa Gross

The Ethics of Insurgency explains how guerrillas who pursue national self-determination may justly utilize many unlawful practices of war as long as they target military objectives, respect the rights of noncombatants and reject terrorism.

This book, first published in 1997, explores social activism on three continents: Jewish rescue in Europe during World War II, abortion politics in the United States and peace and settler activism in Israel. Dr Gross challenges the strong moral role we often attribute to responsible citizens and emphasizes the competitive and parochial nature of morally inspired activism.

Torture, rendition, assassination, blackmail, extortion, direct attacks on civilians, and chemical weapons are all finding their way to the battlefield despite longstanding international prohibitions. This book provides a practical guide for policy makers, military officers, students, and others who ask the tough questions that these conflicts raise.