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War and Society
Miguel A. Centeno
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Description for War and Society
Paperback. War is a paradox. On the one hand, it destroys bodies and destroys communities. On the other hand, it is responsible for some of the strongest human bonds and has been the genesis of many of our most fundamental institutions. Series: PPSS - Polity Political Sociology Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 150. .
War is a paradox. On the one hand, it destroys bodies and destroys communities. On the other hand, it is responsible for some of the strongest human bonds and has been the genesis of many of our most fundamental institutions.
War and Society addresses these paradoxes while providing a sociological exploration of this enigmatic phenomenon which has played a central role in human history, wielded an incredible power over human lives, and commanded intellectual questioning for countless generations. The authors offer an analytical account of the origins of war, its historical development, and its consequences for individuals and ... Read more
War is a paradox. On the one hand, it destroys bodies and destroys communities. On the other hand, it is responsible for some of the strongest human bonds and has been the genesis of many of our most fundamental institutions.
War and Society addresses these paradoxes while providing a sociological exploration of this enigmatic phenomenon which has played a central role in human history, wielded an incredible power over human lives, and commanded intellectual questioning for countless generations. The authors offer an analytical account of the origins of war, its historical development, and its consequences for individuals and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
Political Sociology
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745645803
SKU
V9780745645803
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About Miguel A. Centeno
Miguel Angel Centeno is Musgrave Professor of Sociology and Professor of International Affairs Elaine Enriquez is a Research Fellow at Princeton University
Reviews for War and Society
"In this short, yet erudite and comprehensive book, Centeno and Enriquez show how warfare has shaped almost every aspect of social life. Written in clear and crisp prose, full of perceptive insights and backed up by robust evidence, this study makes a powerful case that sociological analysis is indispensable for the study of war." Siniša Maleševiæ, University College Dublin ... Read more