In the Common Defense: National Security Law for Perilous Times

In the Common Defense: National Security Law for Perilous Times
ISBN-10
113946518X
ISBN-13
9781139465182
Category
Political Science
Pages
418
Language
English
Published
2007-05-21
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Author
James E. Baker

Description

The United States faces the realistic and indefinite threat of terrorist attack with nuclear weapons. Whether the United States is successful in preventing such an attack will depend on whether we effectively wield the instruments of security. It will also depend on whether we effectively manage national security processes and apply the law in a manner that both enhances security and upholds our core values. As a result, lawyers, not just presidents, generals, and spies, will decide the outcome of this conflict. This book, first published in 2007, is essential for anyone wanting an understanding of national security law and process. The book includes chapters on constitutional law, the use of force, and homeland security, presented in the context of today's threats and as applied to issues like rendition and electronic surveillance.

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