Thinking in an emergency

Scarry, Elaine 1946-

Thinking in an emergency Elaine Scarry - 1. ed. - XV, 157 S. 22 cm - Amnesty International global ethics series .

Formerly CIP Uk. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-141) and index. - The seduction to stop thinking -- Four models of emergency thinking. CPR ; Mutual aid contracts ; The Swiss shelter system ; The constitutional brake on war -- The place of habit in acts of thinking

The seduction to stop thinking -- Four models of emergency thinking. CPR ; Mutual aid contracts ; The Swiss shelter system ; The constitutional brake on war -- The place of habit in acts of thinking.

Discusses the global ethics of increased executive power by invoking the idea of an emergency and cites philosophers, neuroscientists, and artists to prove that thinking and taking fast action are compatible

9780393078985 (hbk.) £18.99 0393078981 (hbk.) £18.99 9780393340587

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015700782 UK


War and emergency powers
Abuse of administrative power
Emergency management--Government policy

War and emergency powers Abuse of administrative power Emergency management Government policy

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