War and State Terrorism The United States, Japan, and the Asia-Pacific in the Long Twentieth Century |
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| Editor:
| Selden, Mark
So, Alvin Y. |
| Contribution by:
| Aiko, Utsumi
Cumings, Bruce
Falk, Richard A.
Kiernan, Ben
Lary, Diana
Scott, Peter Dale
Victoria, Brian Daizen
Wittner, Lawrence S.
Young, Marilyn B. |
| Series title: | War and Peace Library |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7425-2390-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $168.00 |
Book Description:
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Tracing the course of conflicts throughout Asia in the past century, this groundbreaking volume is the first to explore systematically the nexus of war and state terrorism. Challenging states' definitions of terrorism, which routinely exclude their own behavior, the book focuses especially on the nature of Japanese and American wars and crimes of war. This rare comparative perspective examines the ways in which state terror leads to civilian casualties, war crimes, and crimes against...
More DescriptionTracing the course of conflicts throughout Asia in the past century, this groundbreaking volume is the first to explore systematically the nexus of war and state terrorism. Challenging states' definitions of terrorism, which routinely exclude their own behavior, the book focuses especially on the nature of Japanese and American wars and crimes of war. This rare comparative perspective examines the ways in which state terror leads to civilian casualties, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. In counterbalance, they discuss anti-war movements and international efforts to protect human rights. This interdisciplinary volume will resonate with readers searching for a deeper understanding of an era dominated by war and terror.