Heroism and the Changing Character of War: Toward Post-Heroic Warfare?

Book Overview

Post-heroism is often perceived as one of the main aspects of change in the character of war, a phenomenon prevalent in western societies. According to this view, demographic and cultural changes in the west have severely decreased the tolerance for casualties in war. This edited volume provides a critical examination of this idea.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349472700
• ISBN13: 9781349472703
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"