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Democracy's blameless leaders from Dresden to Abu Ghraib, how leaders evade accountability for abuse, atrocity, and killing

Title
Democracy's blameless leaders [electronic resource] : from Dresden to Abu Ghraib, how leaders evade accountability for abuse, atrocity, and killing / Neil James Mitchell.
Author
Mitchell, Neil J. (Neil James), 1953-
Publication
New York : New York University, c2012.

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Description
1 online resource (xii, 263 p.)
Uniform Title
Democracy's blameless leaders (Online)
Alternative Title
Democracy's blameless leaders (Online)
Subject
  • Political leadership > Moral and ethical aspects > Case studies
  • Democracy > Moral and ethical aspects > Case studies
  • Civilians in war > Crimes against > Case studies
  • Criminal liability (International law) > Case studies
  • Atrocities > Case studies
  • Government accountability > Case studies
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
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  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
Preface -- Introduction -- The theory of the fall guy -- Evading accountability -- Amritsar -- Dresden -- Londonderry -- Beirut -- Baghdad -- Baghdad to Basra -- A tale of a few cities: better leaders, better institutions, or a better audience?
LCCN
2011040796
OCLC
ssj0000634082
Author
Mitchell, Neil J. (Neil James), 1953-
Title
Democracy's blameless leaders [electronic resource] : from Dresden to Abu Ghraib, how leaders evade accountability for abuse, atrocity, and killing / Neil James Mitchell.
Imprint
New York : New York University, c2012.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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