| Warriors for Peace: A Sociological Study on the Austrian Experience of Un Peacekeeping Contributor(s): Kernic, Franz (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820443530 ISBN-13: 9780820443539 Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing OUR PRICE: $27.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Europe - Austria & Hungary |
| Dewey: 327.117 |
| LCCN: 99037533 |
| Series: Studien Zur Verteidigungsp Adagogik, Milit Arwissenschaft Un |
| Physical Information: 131 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study deals with sociological and sociopsychological aspects of UN Peacekeeping missions focusing on the Austrian experience. The study is broad and descriptive covering a spectrum that ranges from the soldier's motivation to join UN-troops to the social and psychological problems encountered during service. The main purpose is to give a broad overview of work-related experiences during the tour of duty. The emphasis is on the Austrian soldier's life and his experiences as a peacekeeper. The study focuses primarily on an Austrian battalion (AUSBATT/UNDOF) deployed to the Golan Heights. Their mission can be considered a traditional UN Peacekeeping operation. In addition, some data on the Austrian IFOR contingent to Bosnia is included. |