| Description |
iv, 361 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Studies in political science ; v. 25 |
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Studies in political science (Lewiston, N.Y.) ; v. 25
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| Contents |
Preface / James P. King -- Ch. I. Military commissions in historical perspective -- Ch. II. Military commissions, Al-Qaida and the law of partial war -- Ch. III. Military commissions post 9/11 : procedures and fundamental fairness issues -- Ch. IV. Enemy combatants and the rule of law post 9/11 -- Ch. V. United States Supreme Court review of enemy combatants post 9/11 -- Ch. VI. Military commissions and enemy combatants post 9/11 : balancing civil liberties with national security policy -- App. A. President issues military order -- App. B. One Hundred Seventh Congress of the United States of America at the first session -- App. C. Department of Defense fact sheet -- App. D. May 11, 2004 order -- App. E. Overview combatant status review tribunals -- Constitutional provisions -- Statutes, rules and regulations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [345]-353) and index |
| Subject |
Prisoners of war -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Terrorism -- Prevention -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Military courts -- United States.
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Terrorists -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
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| LC no. |
2005040455 |
| ISBN |
0773462090 hardback |
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