The "good soldier" on trial: a sociological study of misconduct by the U.S. military pertaining to Operation Iron Triangle, Iraq
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1. Verfasser: Meštrović, Stjepan Gabriel (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Algora Pub. ©2009
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Beschreibung:Sequel to: Rules of engagement? : a social anatomy of an American war crime in Iraq : Operation Iron Triangle. c2008
Includes bibliographical references and index
The hidden patterns of violence in war crimes -- Covering up Major Sullivan's cover-up report -- The Article 32 hearing, or perjuryfest, begins -- Misconduct by investigators, PTSD, and sleep deprivation exposed and ignored -- Lost in translation : testimony by the Iraqi soldiers, and closing arguments -- Inquiry is reopened : kicking the soldiers while they're down -- Additional hearings and empty rituals -- The plea-bargain hearing as a degradation ceremony -- Visits to Ft. Leavenworth and Alexandria -- Conclusions: The lonely crowd disconnected from the lonely Army
An expert witness in legal cases involving rules of engagement and the US?military murder of prisoners, Prof. Mestrovic exposes profound contradictions and systemic flaws that confuse criminal brutality and heroism, making victims of soldiers like Sergeant Michael Leahy who won a purple heart but also was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2009
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xi, 282 pages)
ISBN:087586743X
9780875867434

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