In the Common Defense: National Security Law for Perilous Times

In the Common Defense: National Security Law for Perilous Times
by James E. Baker (Author)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (21 May 2007)
Language: English
Hardcover: 420 pages
ISBN-10: 0521877636
ISBN-13: 9780521877633
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Book Description
The United States faces the realistic and indefinite threat of terrorist attack with nuclear weapons. Whether the United States is successful in preventing such an attack will depend on whether we effectively wield the instruments of security. It will also depend on whether we effectively manage national security processes and apply the law in a manner that both enhances security and upholds our core values. As a result, lawyers, not just presidents, generals, and spies, will decide the outcome of this conflict. This book, first published in 2007, is essential for anyone wanting an understanding of national security law and process. The book includes chapters on constitutional law, the use of force, and homeland security, presented in the context of today’s threats and as applied to issues like rendition and electronic surveillance.