How Long to Read The Ethics of Destruction

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ethics of Destruction?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read The Ethics of Destruction by Ward Thomas

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Many assume that in international politics, and especially in war, "anything goes." Civil War general William Sherman said war "is all hell." The implication behind the maxim is that in war, as in hell, there is no order, only chaos; no mercy, only cruelty; no restraint, only suffering. Ward Thomas finds that this "anything goes" view is demonstrably wrong. It neither reflects how most people talk about the use of force in international relations nor describes the way national leaders actually use military force. Events such as those in Europe during World War Two, in the Persian Gulf War, and in Kosovo cannot be understood, he argues, until we realize that state behavior, even during wartime, is shaped by common understandings about what is ethically acceptable and unacceptable. Thomas makes extensive use of two cases—the assassination of foreign leaders and the aerial bombardment of civilians—to trace the relative influence of norms and interests. His insistence on interconnections between ethical principle and material power leads to a revised understanding of the role of normative factors in foreign policy and the ways in which power and interest shape the international system.

How long is The Ethics of Destruction?

The Ethics of Destruction by Ward Thomas is 239 pages long, and a total of 61,901 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ethics of Destruction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read The Ethics of Destruction aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ethics of Destruction?

The Ethics of Destruction is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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