Leashing the “Dogs of War”: Law of War Norms, Military Culture, and Restraint Toward Civilians in War

<p>What determines variation in military behavior toward civilians? In this dissertation, I examine the determinants of military behavior toward civilians, exploring the factors that lead armed groups to brutalize—or respect—civilian populations. I argue that military cultures embodying norms...

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Main Author: Bell, Andrew Michael
Other Authors: Feaver, Peter D.
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10161/11383