War and State Terrorism : The United States, Japan, and the Asia-Pacific in the Long Twentieth Century (9780742523906)

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.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 304 pages
• Dimensions 159 x 236 x 22mm | 508g
• Publication date 09 Feb 2004
• Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
• Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication City/Country Lanham, MD, United States
• Language English
• Edition Statement New
• ISBN10 074252390X
• ISBN13 9780742523906

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