{"product_id":"the-ethics-of-special-ops-raids-recoveries-reconnaissance-and-rebels-paperback-softback-9781009665094","title":"The Ethics of Special Ops; Raids, Recoveries, Reconnaissance, and Rebels (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009665094","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Ethics of Special Ops\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eRaids, Recoveries, Reconnaissance, and Rebels\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddresses one largely overlooked trend in the field of military ethics, the emergence of special operations as an instrument of statecraft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDeane-Peter Baker (Author), Roger Herbert (Author), David Whetham (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009665094, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 June 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e246 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm, 0.351 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'As the authors point out, ethical armoring of special operations forces is essential. Intense, recurring special-ops-worthy training in combat ethics will create ethical habits and instincts to guide individual and group reactions in times of dynamic uncertainty. The authors deliberately stop short of offering a moral theory of special operations but leave to readers that unfinished and urgent work. For moving modern special ops toward a more holistic and resilient warrior ethos - body, mind, and soul - this book is a damn good place to start.' Captain R. V. Gusentine, Proceedings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe field of military ethics has generally been attentive to emerging trends in modern warfare. Cyber, robotics and AI, for example, have inspired an abundant and flourishing literature. One trend, however, has been largely overlooked: the emergence of special operations as a prominent instrument of statecraft. Drawing extensively on historical cases and first-hand experience, the authors of this book call attention to qualities inherent in special operations – and special operators – that challenge the moral framework which has long informed conventional military operations. Moral theorists will find this analysis provocative, while practitioners – those who conduct or oversee special operations and have an interest in the moral wellbeing of special operators – can put the authors' insights to practical use. Those who simply view with fascination the opaque world of special operations will find this book illuminating.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Raids\u003cbr\u003e 3. Recoveries\u003cbr\u003e 4. Reconnaissance\u003cbr\u003e 5. Rebels\u003cbr\u003e 6. Not quite war: special operations and the Jus ad bellum convention\u003cbr\u003e 7. Ethical armouring for special operations forces\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Ethics \u0026amp; moral philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Ethics \u0026amp; moral philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Ethics%20\u0026amp;%20moral%20philosophy%20%5BHPQ%5D%22\"\u003eHPQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52460685066520,"sku":"9781009665094","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009665094i.jpg?v=1785458184","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-ethics-of-special-ops-raids-recoveries-reconnaissance-and-rebels-paperback-softback-9781009665094","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}