This timely collection of recent articles and judicial commentary provides a balance of perspectives on concrete issues under the umbrella of national security and civil liberties. It includes court judgments as well as opinion pieces both from those who believe the United States needs to be more protective of civil liberties and also from those who argue that national security concerns are paramount. It addresses some of the most hotly debated issues of the day, including the detentions at Guantanamo Bay, the use of torture, holding enemy combatants indefinitely, the question of whether terrorism suspects should be given the Miranda warnings, and the limits of executive power during wartime. To stress the importance of an impartial, independent judiciary, Richard Fybelexplains the history of the German judiciary and judges during the Nazi Era. This balanced selection of expert opinion from widely recognized and respected authors will inform and educate readers on this critical topic. It will be especially useful for undergraduate courses in political philosophy, political science, and criminal justice, as well as law school courses addressing issues of the constitutional balance of powers, national security, interrogation practices, due process and habeas corpus.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Prometheus Books
ISBN-13
9781616143961
eBay Product ID (ePID)
212227876
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Civil Service
Author
M. Katherine B. Darmer, Richard D. Fybel
Publication Name
National Security, Civil Liberties, and the War on Terror
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
472 Pages
Additional Product Features
Topic
Popular Philosophy
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Richard D. Fybel, M. Katherine B. Darmer
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