| Handbook of the Sociology of the Military 2002 Edition Contributor(s): Caforio, Giuseppe (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0387324569 ISBN-13: 9780387324562 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $94.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Never before has there been so extensive a collection of what has been thought, said, and written about the sociology of the military. This accessible handbook is the first of its kind to delve into the sociological approach to the study of the military. This book is compiled of documents coming from various researchers at universities around the world as well as military officers devoted to the sector of study. Covered in this volume is a historical excursus of studies prior to contemporary research, interpretive models and theoretical approaches developed specifically for this topic, civic-military relations including issues surrounding democratic control of the armed forces, military culture, professional training, conditions and problems of minorities in the armed forces, an examination of the structural change within the military over the years including new duties and functions following the Cold War. This book is ideal for scholars of the subject as well as those coming to the sociology of the military for the first time. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Sociology - General - Business & Economics | Management - General |
| Dewey: 306.27 |
| Series: Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7" W x 10" (1.95 lbs) 498 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This accessible handbook is the first of its kind to examine the sociological approach to the study of the military. The contents are compiled from the work of researchers at universities around the world, as well as military officers devoted to the sector of study. Beginning with a review of studies prior to contemporary research, the book provides a comprehensive survey of the topic. The scope of coverage extends to civic-military relations, including issues surrounding democratic control of the armed forces; military culture; professional training; conditions and problems of minorities in the armed forces; an examination of structural change within the military over the years including new duties and functions following the Cold War. |
