Violence in Extreme Conditions: Ethical Challenges in Military Practice

This open-access book examines confrontations with violence under extreme conditions and the challenges that arise, offering an ethical reflection on military practices. It is written by experts from various disciplines and sheds new light on the multifaceted dynamics of destructive violent behavior. The contributions honor Désirée Verweij's scholarly achievements and address topics such as moral decision-making, military trauma, organizational change, and military ethics education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 179 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The military, as an organization operating in extreme conditions, faces constant challenges from individuals, organizations, and societies that can be destructive. To address this issue, experts from various disciplines have come together to write this open-access book, which reflects on confrontations with violence under extreme conditions and the various challenges that arise.

By examining real first-hand accounts of soldiers' deployments, the contributions shed new light on the multifaceted and often hidden dynamics of destructive violent behavior. They offer an ethical reflection on military practices, addressing topics such as moral decision-making in violent contexts, military trauma, organizational change, and military ethics education.

The interdisciplinary exploration of these topics has been the primary focus of Désirée Verweij, who served as the Chair of Military Ethics at the Netherlands Defence Academy from 2008 to 2021. The contributions in this book are written in honor of her scholarly achievements and aim to ensure that these important issues continue to receive attention.

The book will appeal to scholars of military studies, organizational studies, and military ethics, as well as professionals and decision-makers in military organizations. It provides valuable insights and perspectives that can help improve the understanding and management of destructive behavior in military contexts.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031161186
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023