Understanding the U.S. Military

This 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.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This 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.

The 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.

To 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.

Written in a clear and concise style, the text is accessible to 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.

This book will be of immense interest to students studying the U.S. military, civil-military relations, U.S. politics, and public policy. It equips students with the knowledge and tools to critically analyze and understand this complex institution, challenging common perceptions and promoting a more informed understanding of its role in society.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367724573