Routledge handbook of military ethics

pt. 1. The moral foundations of the military profession -- pt. 2. Jus Ante Bellum : preparing the military profession for its moral obligations -- pt. 3. Military ethics and professionalism across nations and cultures -- pt. 4. Contemporary issues in ethics and military practice -- pt. 5. Emerging ethical challenges for the military profession.

The Routledge Handbook of Military Ethics is a comprehensive reference work that addresses concerns held in common by the military services of many nations. It attempts to discern both moral dilemmas and clusters of moral principles held in common by all practitioners of this profession, regardless of nation or culture. Comprising essays by contributors drawn from the four service branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine corps) as well as civilian academics specializing in this field, this handbook discusses the relationship of ""ethics"" in the military setting to applied and professional