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Congress and Civil-Military Relations
Colton C. Campbell (Ed.)
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Description for Congress and Civil-Military Relations
Paperback. Helps readers to understand the role of Congress in military affairs and national and international security policy. In this book, the contributors include the scholars in the field as well as practitioners, all delving into the ways Congress attempts to direct the military. It features four tools that play a key role in congressional action. Editor(s): Campbell, Colton C.; Auerswald, David P. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 b&w photos, 1 figure, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 340.
While the president is the commander in chief, the US Congress plays a critical and underappreciated role in civil-military relations - the relationship between the armed forces and the civilian leadership that commands it. This unique book edited by Colton C. Campbell and David P. Auerswald will help readers better understand the role of Congress in military affairs and national and international security policy. Contributors include the most experienced scholars in the field as well as practitioners and innovative new voices, all delving into the ways Congress attempts to direct the military. This book explores four tools in particular that ... Read more
While the president is the commander in chief, the US Congress plays a critical and underappreciated role in civil-military relations - the relationship between the armed forces and the civilian leadership that commands it. This unique book edited by Colton C. Campbell and David P. Auerswald will help readers better understand the role of Congress in military affairs and national and international security policy. Contributors include the most experienced scholars in the field as well as practitioners and innovative new voices, all delving into the ways Congress attempts to direct the military. This book explores four tools in particular that ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
326g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781626161801
SKU
V9781626161801
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About Colton C. Campbell (Ed.)
Colton C. Campbell is a professor of national security strategy at the National War College, National Defense University. His books include the co-edited volume Congress and the Politics of National Security. David P. Auerswald is a professor of strategy and policy at the National War College. His books include the coauthored NATO in Afghanistan: Fighting Together, Fighting Alone. ... Read more
Reviews for Congress and Civil-Military Relations
An excellent, comprehensive study of the relationship between Congress and the US military and, in the process, the powers of the legislative branch in foreign affairs. It is impressive to experience the breadth of topics covered as a collection of well qualified scholars examine historical and contemporary issues in a detailed manner without being so reliant on jargon that only ... Read more