Resilience: Militaries and Militarization

The book explores the concept of resilience in the context of militaries and militarization, arguing that it has been militarized and deeply entrenched in imagined communities. It reflects on how resilience has been weaponized and employed in highly gendered ways and how it is central to neoliberal governance in the twenty-first century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book delves into the concept of resilience within the realm of militaries and militarization, with a specific focus on the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, and continental Europe. It argues that, in the aftermath of 9/11, there has been a significant shift in the way human responses to catastrophic events are framed and understood, moving away from the notion of trauma towards the concept of resilience. The contributors to this volume explore how resilience-speech has been militarized and deeply embedded within imagined communities. As the concept spreads across various experiences, contexts, and scientific fields, it is applied in diverse and often contradictory ways.

By adopting a wide range of methodologies and perspectives, this book reflects on how resilience has been weaponized and employed in highly gendered ways, while also considering more positive ways for humans to respond to unforeseen challenges. While it critiques the use of resilience, the chapters also offer insights into alternative approaches for individuals and communities to navigate difficult situations.

Overall, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the role of resilience in the context of militaries and militarization, shedding light on its implications for understanding human behavior and responding to crises in the twenty-first century.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031133664
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022