{"product_id":"understanding-the-us-military-9780367724559","title":"Understanding the U.S. Military","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides an accessible introduction to the U.S. military, covering its constitutional and historical context, factual information, debates, theories, and questions to spark student interest and critical thinking. It is designed for undergraduate students and covers complex topics such as force structure and the defense budget. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive and accessible introduction to the United States military delves into its institutional structure, norms, and historical context. Designed for undergraduate students, the book offers an interdisciplinary overview of America's armed forces through three critical lenses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first lens introduces the military's constitutional and historical context, providing a foundation for understanding its role and evolution. The second lens presents concise factual information about the military's structures, procedures, norms, and diverse activities, selected for their relevance to students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo engage students and stimulate class discussion, the book intersperses these facts with debates, theories, and questions. These discussions encourage critical thinking and help students gain a deeper understanding of the military as an institution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a clear and concise style, the text is suitable for beginners while covering complex topics such as force structure and the defense budget. Contributions from scholars with extensive military backgrounds and scholarly approaches ensure a balanced and comprehensive perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will be of immense interest to students studying the U.S. military, civil-military relations, U.S. politics, and public policy. It provides a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of this institution and its impact on society. By encouraging critical thinking and providing a nuanced understanding of the military, the book aims to empower students to engage with this important topic and contribute to informed discussions and policy debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 564g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 174 x 243 x 34 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367724559\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105113960698,"sku":"9780367724559","price":38.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660338369381_book.jpg?v=1660662524","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/understanding-the-us-military-9780367724559","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}