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'... a groundbreaking and fascinating globalization of just war thinking by way of detailed consideration of Asian and Islamic perspectives. This inter-civilizational exploration should become essential reading for all those seeking to extend the rule of law to war in the 21st century beyond its Western origins.' Richard Falk, University of California at Santa Barbara, USA 'A unique and valuable collection of essays assessing Just War Theory in different historic periods and cultures, East and West. Especially relevant are the sections analyzing the values and assumptions of just war theorists in those non-western areas which today constitute the centers of military operations. Both seasoned professionals and those simply curious as to past and present efforts to find the goals and limits of warfare will benefit from this exhaustive study.' Michael Boll, San Jose State University, USA 'The inherent value of this text is the collation of perspectives beyond western societies and documenting the influences of culture on the moral constructs of just war theory, noting that neither are mutually exclusive... this book is recommended.' Australian Defence Journal 'With the rise of Asia, and conflict with, and within, parts of the Islamic world constituting enduring themes in contemporary international politics, a better understanding of non-Western perspectives on the use of military force is long overdue. The great value of the book is that it will appeal not only to just war scholars or to those of international law or ethics, but also more broadly, including to scholars of strategic studies, military history, political philosophy, cultural studies and sociology, international relations, and relevant area and country studies.' Political Studies Review 'Howard Hensel's The Prism of Just War aims to prise the just war tradition open to new angles and ideas... The first section [...] comprises chapters by Hensel, Gregory Raymond, and Tyler Rauert... All are of a superior standard; advanced students and experts in the field will take a great deal from them. The second section [...] offers high-caliber chapters on Sunni Islam, Shi'ite Islam, and Hindu perspectives on just war by such specialists as John Kelsay and Valerie Morkevicius. The final section evaluates the ethics of war in East Asian thought. David Graff and Edward Olsen supply the relevant entries here... Each is excellent in its own right, and each contributes to the overall success of the volume... one may call this a very fine book. The essays that comprise it are both strong (and sometimes first class) in their own right and dovetail nicely with one another. It is also clever in terms of the topics it covers. In particular, the decision to devote two chapters to Islam was well judged. This ensures a level of detail and analysis that surpasses that available in the standard primer on the Islamic ethics of war.' Perspectives on Politics 'This book is an erudite discourse on just war theory from a historical and regional perspective... a succinct, well-written and informative Discussion... All in all, this book serves as a good reflection on the various religious, philosophical, and cultural foundations which serve to inform and condition the diverse perspectives held by various Western and Asian just war theorists... The valuable contribution of the book lies in its combining different dominant cultural perspectives on just war theory into one volume, thereby offering readers a quick preview of the genesis, transmutation, consolidation, and continuing evolution of the present-day just war principles... this book is a one-stop guide to appreciating the same-but-different ways in which various Western and Eastern cultures approach the important question of when and how armed force should be justly used. Therefore, it is a welcome addition to the existing plethora of scholarly works on the ever-debatable subject of the just use of force.' Asian Journal of International Law '... the sought after diversity of the collection certainly makes for a wildly rich tapestry... The Prism of Just War lies in its attempt to extend the just war dialogue beyond its traditional Western origins...' Heythrop Journal

'... a groundbreaking and fascinating globalization of just war thinking by way of detailed consideration of Asian and Islamic perspectives. This inter-civilizational exploration should become essential reading for all those seeking to extend the rule of law to war in the 21st century beyond its Western origins.' Richard Falk, University of California at Santa Barbara, USA 'A unique and valuable collection of essays assessing Just War Theory in different historic periods and cultures, East and West. Especially relevant are the sections analyzing the values and assumptions of just war theorists in those non-western areas which today constitute the centers of military operations. Both seasoned professionals and those simply curious as to past and present efforts to find the goals and limits of warfare will benefit from this exhaustive study.' Michael Boll, San Jose State University, USA 'The inherent value of this text is the collation of perspectives beyond western societies and documenting the influences of culture on the moral constructs of just war theory, noting that neither are mutually exclusive... this book is recommended.' Australian Defence Journal 'With the rise of Asia, and conflict with, and within, parts of the Islamic world constituting enduring themes in contemporary international politics, a better understanding of non-Western perspectives on the use of military force is long overdue. The great value of the book is that it will appeal not only to just war scholars or to those of international law or ethics, but also more broadly, including to scholars of strategic studies, military history, political philosophy, cultural studies and sociology, international relations, and relevant area and country studies.' Political Studies Review 'Howard Hensel's The Prism of Just War aims to prise the just war tradition open to new angles and ideas... The first section [...] comprises chapters by Hensel, Gregory Raymond, and Tyler Rauert... All are of a sup

'... a groundbreaking and fascinating globalization of just war thinking by way of detailed consideration of Asian and Islamic perspectives. This inter-civilizational exploration should become essential reading for all those seeking to extend the rule of law to war in the 21st century beyond its Western origins.' Richard Falk, University of California at Santa Barbara, USA 'A unique and valuable collection of essays assessing Just War Theory in different historic periods and cultures, East and West. Especially relevant are the sections analyzing the values and assumptions of just war theorists in those non-western areas which today constitute the centers of military operations. Both seasoned professionals and those simply curious as to past and present efforts to find the goals and limits of warfare will benefit from this exhaustive study.' Michael Boll, San Jose State University, USA 'The inherent value of this text is the collation of perspectives beyond western societies and documenting the influences of culture on the moral constructs of just war theory, noting that neither are mutually exclusive... this book is recommended.' Australian Defence Journal 'With the rise of Asia, and conflict with, and within, parts of the Islamic world constituting enduring themes in contemporary international politics, a better understanding of non-Western perspectives on the use of military force is long overdue. The great value of the book is that it will appeal not only to just war scholars or to those of international law or ethics, but also more broadly, including to scholars of strategic studies, military history, political philosophy, cultural studies and sociology, international relations, and relevant area and country studies.' Political Studies Review 'Howard Hensel’s The Prism of Just War aims to prise the just war tradition open to new angles and ideas... The first section [...] comprises chapters by Hensel, Gregory Raymond, and Tyler Rauert... All are of a sup

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Howard M. Hensel, Air War College, USA Gregory A Raymond, Howard M. Hensel, Tyler Rauert, John Kelsay, Valerie Morkevicius., David A. Graff, Edward A. Olsen.

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