A Bloody Business

A Bloody Business
Author: Gerald Schumacher
Publisher: Zenith Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780760323557

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at America's civilian contractors in Iraq, following the activities of workers for MPRI and Crescent Security, two contracting firms who provide protection for diplomats, move convoys of precious materials, and help rebuild the infrastructure of the wartorn nation.

The Ethics of Military Privatization

The Ethics of Military Privatization
Author: David M. Barnes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2016-08-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317165004

This book explores the ethical implications of using armed contractors, taking a consequentialist approach to this multidisciplinary debate. While privatization is not a new concept for the US military, the public debate on military privatization is limited to legal, financial, and pragmatic concerns. A critical assessment of the ethical dimensions of military privatization in general is missing. More specifically, in light of the increased reliance upon armed contractors, it must be asked whether it is morally permissible for governments to employ them at all. To this end, this book explores four areas that highlight the ethical implications of using armed contractors: how armed contractors are distinct from soldiers and mercenaries; the commodification of force; the belligerent equality of combatants; and the impact of armed contractors on the professional military. While some take an absolutist position, wanting to bar the use of private military altogether, this book reveals how these absolutist arguments are problematic and highlights that there are circumstances where turning to private force may be the only option. Recognising that outsourcing force will continue, this book thus proposes some changes to account for the problems of commodification, belligerent equality, and the challenge to the military profession. This book will be of interest to students of private security, military studies, ethics, security studies, and IR in general.

The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction

The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2018
Genre: Concrete construction
ISBN: 9781641950473

Written by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, and safety. The guide can be used as a training manual or as a basic reference for field and office.

Construction Checklists

Construction Checklists
Author: Eric A. Berg
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2008
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781604421453

International Fuel Gas Code Turbo Tabs 2018

International Fuel Gas Code Turbo Tabs 2018
Author: International Code Council
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-09-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781609837242

Customize your 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Soft Cover book with updated, easy-to-use TURBO TABS. These handy tabs will highlight the most frequently referenced sections of the latest version of the IFGC. They have been strategically designed by industry experts so that users can quickly and efficiently access the information they need, when they need it.