When Soldiers Say No: Selective Conscientious Objection in the Modern Military, 1st Edition eBook

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Traditionally few people challenged the distinction between absolute and selective conscientious objection by those being asked to carry out military duties. The former is an objection to fighting all wars – a position generally respected and accommodated by democratic states, while the latter is an objection to a specific war or conflict – theoretically and practically a much harder idea to accept and embrace for military institutions. However, a decade of conflict not clearly aligned to vital national interests combined with recent acts of selective conscientious objection by members of the military have led some to reappraise the situation and argue that selective conscientious objection ought to be legally recognised and permitted. Political, social and philosophical factors lie behind this new interest which together mean that the time is ripe for a fresh and thorough evaluation of the topic. This book brings together arguments for and against selective conscientious objection, as well as case studies examining how different countries deal with those who claim the status of selective conscientious objectors. As such, it sheds new light on a topic of increasing importance to those concerned with military ethics and public policy, within military institutions, government, and academia.

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When Soldiers Say No: Selective Conscientious Objection in the Modern Military 1st Edition is written by Ellner, Andrea, Dr and published by Routledge. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for When Soldiers Say No are 9781134763160, 1134763166 and the print ISBNs are 9781472412140, 1472412141. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9781138246058, 9781472412157, 9781472412164, 9781315547336, 9781134763238, 9781134763092.