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Military Workfare: The Soldier and Social Citizenship in Canada (Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy),Used
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Despite the centrality of war in social and political thought, the military remains marginal in academic and public conceptions of citizenship, and the soldier seems to be thought of as a peripheral or even exceptional player. Military Workfare draws on five decades of restricted archival material and critical theories on war and politics to examine how a military model of work, discipline, domestic space, and the social self has redefined citizenship in the wake of the Second World War. It is also a study of the complex, often concealed ways in which organized violence continues to shape national belonging.What does the military have to do with welfare? Could warwork be at the centre of social rights in both historic and contemporary contexts? Deborah Cowen undertakes such important questions with the citizenship of the soldier front and centre in the debate. Connecting global geopolitics to intimate struggles over entitlement and identity at home, she challenges our assumptions about the national geographies of citizenship, proposing that the soldier has, in fact, long been the model citizen of the social state. Paying particular attention to the rise of neoliberalism and the emergence of civilian workfare, Military Workfare looks to the institution of the military to unsettle established ideas about the past and raise new questions about our collective future.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Military Workfare'? A: 'Military Workfare' examines how military models of work and social behavior have influenced concepts of citizenship in Canada, particularly after the Second World War.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Military Workfare'? A: The author of 'Military Workfare' is Deborah Cowen.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: 'Military Workfare' covers topics including the relationship between military service and social rights, the role of soldiers in citizenship debates, and the impact of neoliberalism on workfare.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Military Workfare'? A: 'Military Workfare' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Military Workfare' is available in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Military Workfare' published? A: 'Military Workfare' was published on April 19, 2008.
- Q: Is 'Military Workfare' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Military Workfare' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields like social sciences, political economy, and public policy.
- Q: Does the book draw on archival material? A: Yes, 'Military Workfare' draws on five decades of restricted archival material to support its analysis.
- Q: What themes related to citizenship are explored in the book? A: 'Military Workfare' explores themes such as national belonging, organized violence, and the evolving definitions of citizenship.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: 'Military Workfare' is in new condition.