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Book Synopsis: On the surface, "wartime" is a period of time in which a society is at war. But we now live in what President Obama has called "an age without surrender ceremonies," where it is no longer easy to distinguish between times of war and times of peace.
In this inventive meditation on war, time, and the law, Mary Dudziak argues that wartime is not as discrete a time period as we like to think. Instead, America has been engaged in some form of ongoing overseas armed conflict for over a century. Meanwhile policy makers and the American public continue to view wars as exceptional events that eventually give way to normal peace times. This has two consequences: first, because war is thought to be exceptional, "wartime" remains a shorthand argument justifying extreme actions like torture and detention without trial; and second, ongoing warfare is enabled by the inattention of the American people. More disconnected than ever from the wars their nation is fighting, public disengagement leaves us without political restraints on the exercise of American war powers.
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Discover the hidden truths behind the concept of wartime with "War Time: An Idea, Its History, Its Consequences." This groundbreaking book by Mary Dudziak takes you on a thought-provoking journey through the blurred lines between war and peace in our modern world. As President Obama once said, surrender ceremonies are no longer the defining moments of conflict. It's time to question our conventional understanding of war and its impact on society.
Unveiling the shocking reality, Dudziak sheds light on America's uninterrupted engagement in overseas armed conflicts for over a century. "Wartime" is not simply a discrete period, but a constant state of affairs. By examining this overlooked truth, Dudziak demonstrates how policymakers and the public interpret wars as rare occurrences, leading to the normalization of extreme actions like torture and detention without trial.
Furthermore, Dudziak exposes the alarming consequence of public disengagement from ongoing warfare. As the American people become increasingly disconnected from the wars waged on their behalf, there are limited political restraints on the exercise of American war powers. Our inattention perpetuates a system where crucial decisions are made without proper scrutiny or accountability.
Don't miss your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between war, time, and the law. "War Time: An Idea, Its History, Its Consequences" will challenge your perceptions, provoke critical thinking, and ignite discussions on the morality and implications of wartime actions. Take a step towards enlightenment and order your copy today!
Order now and explore the captivating pages of "War Time: An Idea, Its History, Its Consequences" to unravel the truths that shape our perception of war and its ongoing impact on society.
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