Comprehensive global history of human shields from Syria to Ukraine and Gaza for a holistic understanding
Updated with new preface and epilogue for the latest perspectives on contemporary conflicts
Explores the intersection of law, violence, and resistance to challenge ethical assumptions
Includes case studies from antinuclear protests, environmental movements, and digital media
Engages readers in critical thinking about the morality of violence and the law
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A chilling global history of the human shield phenomenon—now with urgent new reflections on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
In practically all contemporary wars, human shields are used to protect, coerce, deter, and legitimize lethal violence. Over the past decade, human shields have also appeared with increasing frequency in antinuclear str
