Military Sociology: A Guided Introduction

This textbook provides a narrative review of key studies in military sociology, offering a guided introduction to the field and covering topics such as what military sociology is, its tools, bio-social bases of war, societies' military organization, and changes in the 21st-century. It is of interest to students of military sociology, the armed forces and society, peace studies, and international relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive textbook offers a captivating journey into the realm of military sociology, providing a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field. Through a series of narrative reviews, the book delves into selected key studies that have shaped the discipline. Each chapter serves as a guided pathway, setting the stage for the reader and immersing them in Spotlights—descriptions of essential studies that provide a deep understanding of military sociology. The primary objective is to offer readers a seamless entry point into the diverse perspectives and methodologies employed by sociologists and social scientists in their exploration of the military and war.

The book encompasses a wide range of topics, including:

Understanding Military Sociology: Exploring the nature and scope of military sociology, its contributions to understanding armed forces, wars, and societies.

Basic Tools for Studying War and the Military: Discussing the essential tools and methodologies employed in sociological and social science perspectives on war and the military.

Bio-Social Bases of War: Examining the biological, social, and cultural factors that contribute to the occurrence and dynamics of war.

Spectrum of Societally Organized Violence: Analyzing the diverse forms and manifestations of societally organized violence, including war, conflict, and terrorism.

Societies Raising and Maintaining Formal Militaries: Investigating the processes and dynamics involved in societies' establishment and maintenance of formal militaries, including variations in social composition and civil-military relations.

Changing Dynamics of Military Organization and War in the 21st Century: Analyzing the significant transformations occurring in military organization and war in the 21st century, including technological advancements, globalization, and the impact of international relations.

Future Outlook: Speculating on the potential future directions and trends in military sociology, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

This textbook is of immense interest to students pursuing studies in military sociology, the armed forces and society, peace studies, and international relations. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the complex dynamics and implications of military and war in contemporary society.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 174 x 245 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032252919