Social Sciences and the Military : An Interdisciplinary Overview (Hardcover)

Introduction: Transdisciplinary and Transnational Character of Social Studies on the Military Part 1. General Issues 2. Current Developments and Trends in Social Studies on the Military 3. Political Science and the Study of the Military 4. Social Historyand the Armed Forces (Military Education and Social Change) 5. From a Psychologicalto a Behavioral Sciences Approach and Beyond inMilitary Research: Current Status andTrends 6. Organizational Aesthetics and Workgroups in the Military 7. Military Organization and Culture from Three Perspectives: The Case of Army 8. Challenges of the Twenty First Century and Strategic Thinking Part 2. New Issues and Emerging Trends 9. Trends and Evolution in the Military Profession 10. Women Soldiers in a Transcultural Perspective 10. Between Legitimacy and Efficiency: A Comparative View on Democratic Accountabilityof the Military inDemocracies 11. The Use of Current Management Theory in the Deployment of Military Units 12. The Military in Post-Communist States in Transition 13. MOOTW, CROs, Terrorism, New Wars and the Military: Aspects and Problems Conclusions: How and to what extent an a Multidisciplinary Approach to the Military Work?