The Case for Combat: How Presidents Persuade Americans To Go To War

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The Case for Combat: How Presidents Persuade Americans To Go To War

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Description

From Abraham Lincoln to George W. Bush, many American presidents have used their words to garner support to go to war. What are the techniques they employed to convince citizens to get behind their president in committing to combat? Are these methods effective—or ethical?

ISBN

978-0-313-38078-5

Publication Date

9-2010

Publisher

Praeger

City

Santa Barbara, CA

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies | Military and Veterans Studies | Peace and Conflict Studies

The Case for Combat: How Presidents Persuade Americans To Go To War

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