War and State Terrorism - The United States, Japan, and the Asia-Pacific in the Long Twentieth Century (Paperback, New)

If the past hundred years will be remembered as a century of war, Asia is surely central to that story. Tracing the course of conflicts throughout the region, 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. The authors also assess significant acts of terror instigated by other Asian nations including China, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Offering a rare comparative perspective, the authors consider how state terror leads to massive civilian casualties, crimes of war, and crimes against humanity. In counterbalance, they discuss anti-war and anti-nuclear movements and international efforts to protect human rights, and the interwoven issues of responsibility, impunity, and memory. Interdisciplinary and deeply informed by global perspectives, this volume will resonate with readers searching for a deeper understanding of an epoch that has been dominated by war and terror.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	War and Peace Library
Release date:	2004
First published:	November 2003
Editors:	Mark Selden • Alvin Y. So
Contributors:	Utsumi Aiko • Bruce Cumings • Richard Falk • Ben Kiernan • Diana Lary • Peter Dale Scott • Brian Daizen Victoria • Lawrence S. Wittner
Dimensions:	229 x 150 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-2391-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General
LSN:	0-7425-2391-8
Barcode:	9780742523913

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