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Politics USA

Politics USA

Going beyond the standard interpretation of Supreme Court opinions thisandnbsp;practical text delves into the legal reasoning behind the written opinions - the modes of persuasion and justification used by Supreme Court justices - to give readers a deeper understanding of how to read and interpret the decisions of our highest court. An indispensableandnbsp;supplement to any constitutional law casebook the sixth edition has been thoroughly updated incorporating new material throughout the book on recent opinions issued by the Supreme Court. andnbsp; It also includes a new Chapter 9 which discusses in greater depth the briefing of a case - Seattle Schoolandnbsp;District No. 1;- and its analysis. | Politics USA

GBP 175.00
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Abortion in the USA and the UK

Abortion in the USA and the UK

Recent years have revealed the different experiences of abortion in the UK and the USA. The United States has a higher abortion rate accompanied by a higher political profile for the issue. In fact one of George W. Bush's first acts in 2001 was to ban American funding for overseas organizations carrying out abortions. The USA has also experienced a higher degree of abortion-related violence with several people linked to abortion services being targeted and even killed. Compelling and enlightening in its approach this invigorating volume compares the two countries' abortion laws and outlines the distinctions. The usually conservative American society has a much more liberal abortion law than the United Kingdom whose female citizens can obtain an abortion relatively easily although in fact they do not have the right to choose. This stimulating volume examines the comparative positions taken by each country and makes important suggestions for the future. | Abortion in the USA and the UK

GBP 51.99
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Milestones in Dance in the USA

Milestones in Dance in the USA

Embracing dramatic similarities glaring disjunctions and striking innovations this book explores the history and context of dance on the land we know today as the United States of America. Designed for weekly use in dance history courses it traces dance in the USA as it broke traditional forms crossed genres provoked social and political change and drove cultural exchange and collision. The authors put a particular focus on those whose voices have been silenced unacknowledged and/or uncredited – exploring racial prejudice and injustice intersectional feminism protest movements and economic conditions as well as demonstrating how socio-political issues and movements affect and are affected by dance. In looking at concert dance vernacular dance ritual dance and the convergence of these forms the chapters acknowledge the richness of dance in today’s USA and the strong foundations on which it stands. Milestones are a range of accessible textbooks breaking down the need-to-know moments in the social cultural political and artistic development of foundational subject areas. This book is ideal for undergraduate courses that embrace culturally responsive pedagogy and seek to shift the direction of the lens from western theatrical dance towards the wealth of dance forms in the United States. | Milestones in Dance in the USA

GBP 34.99
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The Use of Force in Criminal Justice

The Use of Force in Criminal Justice

The Use of Force in Criminal Justice addresses the how why and when of utilizing force against citizens in a democracy. This is the first true textbook on this topic offering students and instructors a balanced research-based approach to understanding the use of force in law enforcement as well as in corrections and juvenile justice. Hough includes features to reinforce key concepts including What-Why Try This Going Global and Research Results boxes. The Use of Force in Criminal Justice combines academic and practitioner perspectives making the book well-suited for undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal justice as well as professional training and executive education. The text is accompanied by online resources such as PowerPoints lesson notes and a test bank. The Use of Force in Criminal Justice is an invaluable aid for force trainers risk managers and attorneys who must understand the research on force and force issues rather than the rhetoric of individual anecdotes and personal system-of-force concepts. ​

GBP 42.99
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The Use of Force in UN Peacekeeping

The Use of Force in UN Peacekeeping

This edited volume provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of UN peacekeeping and the use of force to inform a better understanding of the complex and interconnected issues at stake for the UN community. Peacekeeping is traditionally viewed as a largely passive military activity governed by the principles of impartiality consent and the minimum use of force. Today most large UN Peacekeeping Operations are only authorized to use force in defence of their mandates and to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence. Recently with the deployment of the Force Intervention Brigade in the DRC the UN has gone beyond peacekeeping and into the realm of peace-enforcement. These developments have brought to the fore questions regarding the use of force in the context of peacekeeping. The key questions addressed in this book examine not only the utility of force but also the dilemmas and constraints inherent to the purposive use of force at a strategic operational and tactical level. Should UN peacekeepers exercise military initiative?Is UN peacekeeping capable of undertaking offensive military operations?If so then under what circumstances should peacekeepers use force?How should force be wielded? And against whom? With chapters written by experts in the field this comprehensive volume will be of great use and interest to postgraduate students academics and experts in international security the UN peacekeeping and diplomacy. | The Use of Force in UN Peacekeeping

GBP 38.99
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KGB Operations against the USA and Canada in Soviet Ukraine 1953-1991

KGB Operations against the USA and Canada in Soviet Ukraine 1953-1991

Oriented for a general reading audience this book gives a unique and rare perspective on the KGB special operations in Soviet Ukraine which targeted especially the USA and Canada using the issues related to Soviet Ukrainian identity and cultural diplomacy of Soviet Ukraine after Stalin’s death in 1953 until the perestroika of the 1980s. Using carefully researched archive materials this is an invaluable resource for scholars and advanced students of the KGB Operations the Cold War counterintelligence and political and cultural history. | KGB Operations against the USA and Canada in Soviet Ukraine 1953-1991

GBP 130.00
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Christiantown USA

Christiantown USA

Are Christian families more - or less - strong than other families? How important is sexual satisfaction to marital happiness? What impact does the arrival of children have on a marriage? How does income affect marital satisfaction? What pressures confront employed wives and their families and how content are these women with their marriages?To accurately assess the influence of religion on the marriages of churchgoers this book first published in 1990 considers the significance of other important forces as well - level of education job satisfaction income sex life patterns of decision making coping strategies and the demands of parenting. While most studies have been content to assess religion's impact by looking at church membership or church attendance this book looks at several facets of religiosity in an effort to understand more clearly just how and when religion affects marriage quality and whether its impact is positive or negative. A final concern of the book is to assess how the current generation of couples is adapting to intergenerational changes such as increased occupational status more egalitarian patterns of decision-making and smaller families. It examines the role modifications and coping strategies that couples are employing to deal with these changes and with the demands that accompany them. | Christiantown USA

GBP 31.99
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Force Content and the Unity of the Proposition

Force Content and the Unity of the Proposition

This volume advances discussion between critics and defenders of the force-content distinction and opens up new ways of thinking about force and speech acts in relation to the unity problem. The force-content dichotomy has shaped the philosophy of language and mind since the time of Frege and Russell. Isn’t it obvious that for example the clauses of a conditional are not asserted and must therefore be propositions and propositions the forceless contents of forceful acts? But others have recently asked in response how can a proposition be a truth value bearer if it is not unified through the forceful act of a subject that takes a position regarding how things are? Can we not instead think of propositions as being inherently forceful but of force as being cancelled in certain contexts? And what do assertoric but also directive and interrogative force indicators mean? Force Content and the Unity of the Proposition will be of interest to researchers working in philosophy of language philosophical logic philosophy of mind and linguistics.

GBP 130.00
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Planning in the USA Policies Issues and Processes

Planning in the USA Policies Issues and Processes

Extensively revised and updated Planning in the USA fifth edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the policies theory and practice of planning. Outlining land use urban planning and environmental protection policies this fully illustrated book explains the nature of the planning process and the way in which policy issues are identified defined and approached. The new edition incorporates new planning legislation and regulations at the state and federal layers of government and examples of local ordinances in a variety of planning areas. New material includes discussions of • education and equity in planning; • the City Beautiful Movement; • Daniel Burnham’s plan for Chicago; • segregation; • Knick v. Township of Scott; • reforming single-family zoning and regulatory challenges in zoning and land use; • Daniel Parolek’s ‘Missing Middle Housing’; • climate change mitigation adaptation and resiliency; • the drinking water crisis in Flint Michigan; • sharing programs for cars bicycles and scooters; • hybrid electric and autonomous vehicles; • Vision Zero; • COVID-19 relief for housing; • Innovation Districts Promise Zones and Opportunity Zones; • the sharing gig and creative economies; • scenic views and vistas monuments statues and remembering the past; and • healthy cities Health Impact Assessment and active living. This detailed account of urbanization in the United States reveals the problematic nature and limitations of the planning process the fallibility of experts and the difficulties facing policy-makers in their search for solutions. Planning in the USA fifth edition is an essential book for students of urban planning urban politics environmental geography and environment politics. It will be a valuable resource for planners and all who are concerned with the nature of contemporary urban and environmental problems. | Planning in the USA Policies Issues and Processes

GBP 56.99
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The Development of Marketing Management The Case of the USA c. 1910-1940

The Development of Marketing Management The Case of the USA c. 1910-1940

There has been much discussion about the origin of marketing and marketing thought and whether it was truly American in origin. Nevertheless it is true that US marketing management thought was very influential throughout the world in the latter half of the twentieth century becoming dominant after the Second World War. In order to recognize why and how this kind of thought developed in the USA it is necessary to explore the historical contexts in which the marketing management thought was produced and developed at this time as well as the contents of the thought. This work argues that while doubts about the US origin of marketing are acceptable marketing management thought which especially appeals to mass producers such as the USA developed according to their particular needs. This book looks at the relationship between theories of marketing and the historical context in which they were developed rescuing them from later generalizations that failed to take into account contemporary social and economic factors. | The Development of Marketing Management The Case of the USA c. 1910-1940

GBP 38.99
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The Development of Marketing Management The Case of the USA c. 1910-1940

The Development of Marketing Management The Case of the USA c. 1910-1940

There has been much discussion about the origin of marketing and marketing thought and whether it was truly American in origin. Nevertheless it is true that US marketing management thought was very influential throughout the world in the latter half of the twentieth century becoming dominant after the Second World War. In order to recognize why and how this kind of thought developed in the USA it is necessary to explore the historical contexts in which the marketing management thought was produced and developed at this time as well as the contents of the thought. This work argues that while doubts about the US origin of marketing are acceptable marketing management thought which especially appeals to mass producers such as the USA developed according to their particular needs. This book looks at the relationship between theories of marketing and the historical context in which they were developed rescuing them from later generalizations that failed to take into account contemporary social and economic factors. | The Development of Marketing Management The Case of the USA c. 1910-1940

GBP 51.99
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China Russia and the USA in the Middle East The Contest for Supremacy

China Russia and the USA in the Middle East The Contest for Supremacy

The shift in international relations towards multipolarity has had profound implications across the world but particularly in highly penetrated regions such as the Middle East. This book explores the rivalry between the USA Russia and China in the region investigating its effects and assessing the influence of regional actors and issues. Each chapter offers a comprehensive analysis of three core questions: How does global power competition manifest itself? How does it impact regional political economic and security dynamics? How do regional actors and issues influence the trajectory and dynamics of global power competition? Expert international contributors take a country case study approach to consider these questions and investigate the most pressing contemporary events issues and trends in Middle Eastern politics. Tackling transregional and global issues and themes they analyse the convergence divergence and competition between global powers in managing threats and interests such as terrorism energy and cyber security nuclear non-proliferation conflict resolution and warfare. This volume will appeal to scholars and students of international relations great power competition China Russia the USA and the Middle East. | China Russia and the USA in the Middle East The Contest for Supremacy

GBP 130.00
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Nordic Whiteness and Migration to the USA A Historical Exploration of Identity

Nordic Whiteness and Migration to the USA A Historical Exploration of Identity

This volume explores the complex and contradictory ways in which the cultural scientific and political myth of whiteness has influenced identities self-perceptions and the process of integration of Nordic immigrants into multicultural and racially segregated American society in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In deploying central insights from whiteness studies postcolonial feminist and intersectionality theories it shows that Nordic immigrants - Danes Swedes Finns Norwegians and Sámi - contributed to and challenged American racism and white identity. A diverse group of immigrants they could proclaim themselves ‘hyper-white’ and ‘better citizens than anybody else’ including Anglo-Saxons thus taking for granted the racial bias of American citizenship and ownership rights yet there were also various unexpected intersections of whiteness with ethnicity regional belonging gender sexuality and political views. ‘Nordic whiteness’ then was not a monolithic notion in the USA and could be challenged by other identities which could even turn white Nordic immigrants into marginalised figures. A fascinating study of whiteness and identity among white migrants in the USA Nordic Whiteness will appeal to scholars of sociology history and anthropology with interests in Scandinavian studies migration and diaspora studies and American studies. | Nordic Whiteness and Migration to the USA A Historical Exploration of Identity

GBP 38.99
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International Law and the Use of Force Cases and Materials

International Law and the Use of Force Cases and Materials

This book introduces key issues on the use of force while also providing a detailed analysis of technological developments and recent legal discussions in the field. The author examines areas such as support for rebel groups the concept of humanitarian intervention the Responsibility to Protect and recent conversations around the fight against the Islamic State in a clear and accessible manner through a thorough presentation of relevant cases and materials. This book is essential reading for students studying force and its intersection with international law. | International Law and the Use of Force Cases and Materials

GBP 28.99
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The USA and Canada 2024

The USA and Canada 2024

Combining impartial analysis with reliable facts and figures this fully revised and updated 25th edition provides up-to-date commentary on these vast North American nations. General Survey Essays by leading experts analyse topics of regional importance including: - US-Canadian integration US foreign policy in the Arctic region and the COVID-19 pandemic in North America. Country Surveys Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Country chapters include: - a chronology of political events - essays covering key socio-political and economic themes including: recent political developments; foreign policy; constitution; the economy; energy policy; agriculture; trade; health and social policy - additional essays examining timely subjects such as religion in US politics and the US Judicial system - historical political and economic surveys of each of the US states and Canadian provinces and territories - statistical surveys of economic and demographic indicators - comprehensive directory sections covering public affairs the economy and society which provide contact details and other useful information for the most significant institutions in the region. | The USA and Canada 2024

GBP 1250.00
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The USA and Canada 2019

The USA and Canada 2019

Combining impartial analysis with reliable facts and figures this fully revised and updated 21st edition provides up-to-date commentary on these vast North American nations. General Survey Essays by leading experts analyse topics of regional importance including: - US-Canadian integration immigration and the treatment of Indigenous peoples in North America. Country Surveys Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Country chapters include: - a chronology of political events - essays covering key socio-political and economic themes including: recent political developments; foreign policy; constitution; the economy; energy policy; agriculture; trade; health and social policy - additional essays examining timely subjects such as US-Chinese economic competition religion in US politics and the US Judicial system - historical political and economic surveys of each of the US states and Canadian provinces and territories - statistical surveys of economic and demographic indicators - comprehensive directory sections covering public affairs the economy and society which provide contact details and other useful information for the most significant institutions in the region. | The USA and Canada 2019

GBP 525.00
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The Political Use of Military Force in US Foreign Policy

The Political Use of Military Force in US Foreign Policy

From the Quasi War with France and the opening of Japan to the numerous interventions of the 1990s these events have been situated at the heart of US foreign policy. There are four different explanations as to why the US throughout its history has used military force just short of war. Some scholars have suggested that nations use military force on behalf of security objectives. Others have maintained that economic self-interest has motivated many military interventions. Recently many researchers have explored the extent to which the US has used force to promote democracy and human rights and still more scholars have argued that presidents use limited force for domestic political purposes. Assessing the utility of each of these explanations throughout US history Meernik employs both historical narrative and statistical techniques to provide a comprehensive account of these important foreign policy events. This engaging highly informative volume is particularly suited to scholars and students in the fields of international relations foreign policy military affairs and history. | The Political Use of Military Force in US Foreign Policy

GBP 38.99
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The Fight for Black Empowerment in the USA America’s Last Hope

The Fight for Black Empowerment in the USA America’s Last Hope

This book advances the view that concentrated black power is the backbone of the Democratic Party and as such black empowerment represents the last hope for the US both domestically and internationally. Through analyses of secondary data historical archives and a variety of political and economic statistical indicators it examines the relationship between black empowerment and America's global stature across its history exploring the socio-historical context in which obstacles to black empowerment have occurred and the strategies that have been adopted across time for its realization. An examination of what Black political legal economic and cultural power looks like The Fight for Black Empowerment in the USA makes an urgent call for the up-lift and empowerment of the black population without which the nation faces irreversible political and economic dysfunction domestically and a loss of its status as a global superpower. As such it will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in racial and ethnic inequalities and contemporary American society. | The Fight for Black Empowerment in the USA America’s Last Hope

GBP 35.99
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Sales Force Management Leadership Innovation Technology

Sales Force Management Leadership Innovation Technology

In this 13th edition of Sales Force Management Mark Johnston and Greg Marshall continue to build on the book’s reputation as a contemporary classic fully updated for modern sales management teaching research and practice. The authors have strengthened the focus on the use of technology in sales management offered new discussions on innovative sales practices and further highlighted sales and marketing integration. By identifying recent trends and applications Sales Force Management combines real-world sales management best practices with cutting-edge theory and empirical research in a single authoritative source. Pedagogical features include: Engaging breakout questions designed to spark lively discussion. Leadership Challenge assignments and Minicases at the end of every chapter to help students understand and apply the principles they have learned in the classroom. Leadership Innovation and Technology boxes that simulate real-world challenges faced by salespeople and their managers. Ethical Moment boxes in each chapter put students on the firing line of making ethical choices in sales. Role-Play exercises at the end of each chapter designed to enable students to learn by doing. A comprehensive selection of updated and revised longer sales management case studies in the book and on the companion website. This fully updated new edition offers a thorough and integrated overview of accumulated theory and research relevant to sales management translated clearly into practical applications—a hallmark of Sales Force Management over the years. It is an invaluable resource for students of sales management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The companion website features an instructor’s manual PowerPoints case studies and other tools to provide additional support for students and instructors. | Sales Force Management Leadership Innovation Technology

GBP 69.99
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War by Others’ Means Delivering Effective Partner Force Capacity Building

War by Others’ Means Delivering Effective Partner Force Capacity Building

A new era of great power competition places a strategic premium on the efficiency with which states can pursue their aims. There is therefore likely to be an expanded scope for partnered operations. Partner force capacity building has a long history with very mixed results yet there is little historical memory in the institutions tasked with carrying it out. War by Others’ Means uses archival research interviews with practitioners and observation of capacity building to understand why states undertake it how they should select train and equip their partners and how they should manage the generation and withdrawal of trainers. | War by Others’ Means Delivering Effective Partner Force Capacity Building

GBP 31.99
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Spanish in the USA Linguistic translational and cultural aspects

Spanish in the USA Linguistic translational and cultural aspects

Delving into the uneasy relationship between English and Spanish in the United States of America this book approaches specific topics from a variety of perspectives ranging from the more cultural to the more linguistic. The contributions explore the problems arising in Puerto Rico as a consequence of the unique political status of the island; the linguistic peculiarities of codeswitching and its use in legal and medical contexts where interpreting is necessary and in educational contexts with heritage language students; the (non)use and the ideological implications of translation in colonial museums; the connections between language ethnicity and gender identities in the South West; and the role played by the Hispanic press in promoting intercultural dialogue in the New York City area. Engaging with previous publications the book examines these topics from an interdisciplinary standpoint offers new insights into the problems of this cultural and linguistic contact and suggests new areas of research. This book was originally published as a special issue of Language and Intercultural Communication. | Spanish in the USA Linguistic translational and cultural aspects

GBP 42.99
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The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force Protecting Free Society

The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force Protecting Free Society

This book examines the extensive influence of the All-Volunteer Force (AVF) on the past present and future of America demonstrating how the AVF encompasses the most significant issues of military history and defense policy. Throughout the vast majority of its wars during the twentieth century the United States relied on a mixture of volunteers who chose to serve and conscripts provided through the Selective Service System known colloquially as the draft. When the United States emerged as a world superpower in the aftermath of World War II U. S. policymakers also depended on the draft during peacetime. Drawing on primary source documents this book guides readers through the transition from the draft to the AVF and analyzes its history results challenges and implications. Each chapter provides an overview of the issues of the time recounts the ensuing debates and developments around them and examines how they manifested themselves relative to the advent of the AVF and American society during times of peace and war. Combining narrative with documents The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force is a valuable resource for students scholars policymakers and general readers interested in modern American history military history and the dynamic linkages between policy politics and American society. | The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force Protecting Free Society

GBP 34.99
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Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism Prejudice and Pride about the USA

Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism Prejudice and Pride about the USA

This book argues against the tendency to see America as the worst or best nation and instead presents a case for seeing anti-Americanism as a counterproductive prejudice. There are many reasons to criticise American policies politics and even society but a crucial distinction must be drawn between criticism and prejudice. Charting the development and adaptation of this anti-American tradition O’Connor maintains that it is important to contextualise it within the particularities of the American experience and the global reach of the United States’ influence and power. He argues for a move away from stereotypes and caricatures towards more specific and profitable discussions about American actions and policies. Offering precise and useful ways of understanding anti-Americanism and American exceptionalism that place the terms in their relevant political contexts this volume is a useful and engaging resource for those researching or studying American politics and ideology foreign policy American culture and international relations. | Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism Prejudice and Pride about the USA

GBP 36.99
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The Diffusion and Social Implications of MOOCs A Comparative Study of the USA and Europe

The Diffusion and Social Implications of MOOCs A Comparative Study of the USA and Europe

Chapter 9 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www. routledge. com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license. Since their first appearance in 2011 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have been at the centre of a great deal of media attention owing to their disruptive potential in education. As university-level courses delivered free-of charge on digital platforms they have also been the occasion of conflicting views regarding the quality of education and the future configuration of higher education systems. Based on new empirical research including qualitative interviews as well as quantitative data from learners across several MOOCs this book contributes to the debate by providing a comparative study of the diffusion and social implications of MOOCs in the USA where everything started and in Europe where MOOCs were belatedly adopted by higher education institutions but now exhibit remarkable growth. Investigating the impact of MOOCs at macro level on national higher education systems as well as the social implications of MOOCs at micro level with particular attention to the opportunities offered to learners to acquire knowledge and skills The Diffusion and Social Implications of MOOCs provides an encompassing comparative investigation of the specificity and social implications of the diffusion of MOOCs in two geographically and institutionally diverse contexts. As such it will appeal to social scientists with interests in new technologies and higher education. | The Diffusion and Social Implications of MOOCs A Comparative Study of the USA and Europe

GBP 38.99
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Cyber Attacks and International Law on the Use of Force The Turn to Information Ethics

Cyber Attacks and International Law on the Use of Force The Turn to Information Ethics

Examining the thematic intersection of law technology and violence this book explores cyber attacks against states and current international law on the use of force. The theory of information ethics is used to critique the law’s conception of violence and to develop an informational approach as an alternative way to think about cyber attacks. Cyber attacks against states constitute a new form of violence in the information age and international law on the use of force is limited in its capacity to regulate them. This book draws on Luciano Floridi’s theory of information ethics to critique the narrow conception of violence embodied in the law and to develop an alternative way to think about cyber attacks violence and the state. The author uses three case studies – the 2007 cyber attacks against Estonia the Stuxnet incident involving Iran that was discovered in 2010 and the cyber attacks used as part of the Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election – to demonstrate that an informational approach offers a means to reimagine the state as an entity and cyber attacks as a form of violence against it. This interdisciplinary approach will appeal to an international audience of scholars in international law international relations security studies cyber security and anyone interested in the issues surrounding emerging technologies. | Cyber Attacks and International Law on the Use of Force The Turn to Information Ethics

GBP 39.99
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