James McDermott is an independent scholar

The history, or rather histories, of the tribunals has remained largely unwritten, so it is a great benefit to have McDermott’s excellent study of the system .... McDermott fulfils a double service to First World War literature: both providing a first monograph-length study of the tribunals and challenging, through in-depth research, the negative image of tribunals left by conscientious objectors and their supporters. Stuart Hallifax, English Historical Review, October 2012

• 1. Introduction2. The Tribunal System: provenance, characteristics and timeline3. The Matter of Conscience4. Boot and Shoe5. Agriculture6. 'In a way of Business': Directing Heads, Sole Traders and the Professions7. Rank, Deference and Empathy8. Fitness to Serve9. The Tribunals and the Volunteer Training Corps10. ConclusionAppendicesBibliographyIndex

James McDermott is an independent scholar

The history, or rather histories, of the tribunals has remained largely unwritten, so it is a great benefit to have McDermott’s excellent study of the system .... McDermott fulfils a double service to First World War literature: both providing a first monograph-length study of the tribunals and challenging, through in-depth research, the negative image of tribunals left by conscientious objectors and their supporters. Stuart Hallifax, English Historical Review, October 2012

• 1. Introduction2. The Tribunal System: provenance, characteristics and timeline3. The Matter of Conscience4. Boot and Shoe5. Agriculture6. 'In a way of Business': Directing Heads, Sole Traders and the Professions7. Rank, Deference and Empathy8. Fitness to Serve9. The Tribunals and the Volunteer Training Corps10. ConclusionAppendicesBibliographyIndex

James McDermott is an independent scholar

The history, or rather histories, of the tribunals has remained largely unwritten, so it is a great benefit to have McDermott’s excellent study of the system .... McDermott fulfils a double service to First World War literature: both providing a first monograph-length study of the tribunals and challenging, through in-depth research, the negative image of tribunals left by conscientious objectors and their supporters. Stuart Hallifax, English Historical Review, October 2012

• 1. Introduction2. The Tribunal System: provenance, characteristics and timeline3. The Matter of Conscience4. Boot and Shoe5. Agriculture6. 'In a way of Business': Directing Heads, Sole Traders and the Professions7. Rank, Deference and Empathy8. Fitness to Serve9. The Tribunals and the Volunteer Training Corps10. ConclusionAppendicesBibliographyIndex