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The Soldier And The State: The Theory And Politics Of Civilmilitary Relations (Belknap Press S)
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In A Classic Work, Samuel P. Huntington Challenges Most Of The Old Assumptions And Ideas On The Role Of The Military In Society. Stressing The Value Of The Military Outlook For American National Policy, Huntington Has Performed The Distinctive Task Of Developing A General Theory Of Civilmilitary Relations And Subjecting It To Rigorous Historical Analysis.Part One Presents The General Theory Of The Military Profession, The Military Mind, And Civilian Control. Huntington Analyzes The Rise Of The Military Profession In Western Europe In The Eighteenth And Nineteenth Centuries, And Compares The Civilmilitary Relations Of Germany And Japan Between 1870 And 1945.Part Two Describes The Two Environmental Constants Of American Civilmilitary Relations, Our Liberal Values And Our Conservative Constitution, And Then Analyzes The Evolution Of American Civilmilitary Relations From 1789 Down To 1940, Focusing Upon The Emergence Of The American Military Profession And The Impact Upon It Of Intellectual And Political Currents.Huntington Describes The Revolution In American Civilmilitary Relations Which Took Place During World War Ii When The Military Emerged From Their Shell, Assumed The Leadership Of The War, And Adopted The Attitudes Of A Liberal Society. Part Three Continues With An Analysis Of The Problems Of American Civilmilitary Relations In The Era Of World War Ii And The Korean War: The Political Roles Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff, The Difference In Civilmilitary Relations Between The Truman And Eisenhower Administrations, The Role Of Congress, And The Organization And Functioning Of The Department Of Defense. Huntington Concludes That Americans Should Reassess Their Liberal Values On The Basis Of A New Understanding Of The Conservative Realism Of The Professional Military Men.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Soldier and the State'? A: The main theme of 'The Soldier and the State' is the theory and politics of civil-military relations, focusing on the role of the military in society and its impact on American national policy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Soldier and the State' is Samuel P. Huntington, a renowned political scientist.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 15, 1981.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Soldier and the State' have? A: 'The Soldier and the State' contains a total of 560 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Soldier and the State' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Soldier and the State' is widely regarded as a classic and is suitable for academic study in political science and military studies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does this book analyze historical civil-military relations? A: Yes, the book includes rigorous historical analysis of civil-military relations, particularly focusing on the military profession in Western Europe and the evolution of American civil-military relations.
- Q: What are some key issues discussed in the book? A: Key issues discussed include the evolution of American civil-military relations, the political roles of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the impact of World War II on military leadership.
- Q: What insights does Huntington provide about military professionalism? A: Huntington provides insights into the rise of the military profession and the characteristics of the 'military mind,' emphasizing the importance of civilian control and liberal values.