Heroism and the Changing Character of War
Toward Post-Heroic Warfare?
Nonfiction, History, World History, Military
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781137362537 | |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | April 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781137362537 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | April 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
Post-heroism is often perceived as one of the main aspects of change in the character of war, a phenomenon prevalent in western societies. According to this view, demographic and cultural changes in the west have severely decreased the tolerance for casualties in war. This edited volume provides a critical examination of this idea.
Post-heroism is often perceived as one of the main aspects of change in the character of war, a phenomenon prevalent in western societies. According to this view, demographic and cultural changes in the west have severely decreased the tolerance for casualties in war. This edited volume provides a critical examination of this idea.
