Is it ever justified for one country to send armed forces into another country? Is it sometimes necessary to use military intervention to enforce international law, keep the peace and save lives? This book explores the issues in detail, looking at the historical background to military intervention and the implications of its use in the world today.

 

This book is part of a book series called Ethical Debates .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

Kaye Stearman has worked for international organisations in the fields of human rights, minorities, health, development and consumer rights. She has written on a wide range of social and historic issues for adults and younger people.

This book has the following chapters: Real-life case study What is military intervention? The reasons for military intervention Defending national security Intervening to keep the peace intervening to prevent disaster When there is no intervention The costs of intervention Glossary Timeline Further information Index