Political and Military Sociology - 9781138530065

Taylor & Francis

Political and Military SociologyVolume 42, Military Perceptions and Perceptions of the Military: An Annual Review\nAuthor(s): Neovi M. Karakatsanis\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138530065, 978-1138530065\nSynopsis\nThis volume of Political and Military Sociology focuses on the perceptions and identities of those serving in the military, using survey or interview data to explore those perceptions. A range of military forces are examined, including those of the United States, Israel, Norway, and Denmark.\n\nThe first article, using survey data from Denmark, compares the views of Danish soldiers to civilians. The second article looks at the effects of military education upon the attitudes and values of soldiers. The third article explores Israeli soldiers' attitudes regarding formal military education. The fourth article addresses the impact of Norwegian soldiers' self-identity on military performance.\n\nIn a di.