Paradoxes of peace in nineteenth century Europe
Hippler
Vec, MilošContributor
Vec, MiloésEditor
Hippler, ThomasContributor
Hippler, ThomasEditor
The use of armed force in conflict is often presented as a 'mission for peace'. How did the word 'peace' come to mean war in certain contexts? When calling for peace, we are calling for a certain kind of peace, one recognized by the international community. Peace is a polemical concept and this book maps out the paradoxes to which peace gives rise.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The use of armed force in conflict is often presented as a 'mission for peace'. How did the word 'peace' come to mean war in certain contexts? When calling for peace, we are calling for a certain kind of peace, one recognized by the international community. Peace is a polemical concept and this book maps out the paradoxes to which peace gives rise.
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Pacifism
Peace movements
Law, Politics & Government
International Relations