| Description |
1 online resource |
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text file |
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PDF |
| Series |
What everyone needs to know®
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What everyone needs to know.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Why military ethics? -- The moral foundations of the military profession -- Ethics and the profession of arms -- Military ethics and international law -- The ancient origins of military ethics -- Military ethics and the just war tradition -- Military ethics apart from combat -- Ethical challenges facing the military profession -- The ethics of defense and private security contracting -- Military interventions for humanitarian relief -- Military ethics and unmanned systems -- Military ethics and cyber security -- Reconsidering ethics with the profession of arms. |
| Summary |
An approachable, case-driven account of global military ethics. Raises and responds to some of the most important and provocative questions about the proper role and conduct of military organizations and their members. Links sweeping, centuries-old political issues regarding war and the use of force in international relations to the day-to-day responsibilities of the individual members of the profession. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Military ethics.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Business Ethics. |
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Military ethics. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Lucas, George R. Military ethics. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016] 9780199336883 (DLC) 2015009184 (OCoLC)904942585 |
| ISBN |
9780199336906 (electronic bk.) |
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0199336903 (electronic bk.) |
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9780199336883 |
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0199336881 |
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9780199336890 |
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019933689X |
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