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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 June 2012
      19 April 2012
      ISBN:
      9781139088107
      9781107018518
      9781107603622
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139088107
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.55kg, 258 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.42kg, 260 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Political Theory, Politics and International Relations, Philosophy, Political Philosophy
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    Book description

    There is extensive discussion in current Just War literature about the normative principles which should govern the initiation of war (jus ad bellum) and also the conduct of war (jus in bello), but this is the first book to treat the important and difficult issue of justice after the end of war. Larry May examines the normative principles which should govern post-war practices such as reparations, restitution, reconciliation, retribution, rebuilding, proportionality and the Responsibility to Protect. He discusses the emerging international law literature on transitional justice and the problem of moving from a position of war and possible mass atrocity to a position of peace and reconciliation. He questions the Just War tradition, arguing that contingent pacifism is most in keeping with normative principles after war ends. His discussion is richly illustrated with contemporary examples and will be of interest to students of political and legal philosophy, law and military studies.

    Reviews

    ‘After War Ends is a landmark text in the ethics of war that will form the starting point for debate on the issues of justice after war for many years to come. May's trademark synthesis of moral, legal and social argumentation is here deployed to superb effect. Essential reading for anyone seeking to make sense of recent military experience and map a better course for the future.’

    David Rodin - University of Oxford

    ‘With this, his third book on Just War Theory, Professor May makes a massive contribution to our thinking about war's aftermath. The area of jus post bellum has not, until now, received the serious philosophical attention it deserves. May's lucid, comprehensive and fair account is sure to become the standard work in the field.’

    Nir Eisikovits - Suffolk University, Boston

    '… fills a lacuna in the just war literature … Recommended …'

    S. D. Lake Source: Choice

    'A timely and important reminder of the need for ethical guidance to govern practices after wars end.'

    David Fisher Source: International Affairs

    '… a superb analysis of the moral, legal, and social concerns that the conclusion of armed conflict typically brings to the surface. May does not wallow in obtuse answers, but instead trades in a rich line of thoughtful argumentation and ethical instruction. … this is essential reading for anyone interested in thinking about war’s aftermath or the ethics of war more generally.'

    Cian O'Driscoll Source: Social Theory and Practice

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