The Political Education of Soldiers (War Revolution and Peace)

What is the role of political education in maintaining the morale of troops? At what point does education and political training become unacceptable in a democracy? What are the identifiable differences between educating soldiers about government organizations and ideology, and mere indoctrination? Nine internationally respected experts -- historians, political scientists, social psychologists and sociologists -- report on political education in the military of specific countries, and consider the crucial larger issues of effective group cohesion and personal belief. ...this is a pioneering work. Similar studies are limited to single countries. It will be very useful as an introduction to research methodology on the armed forces. The essays of Janowitz and Wesbrook are excellent...Recommended for college libraries. -- Choice, July/August 1983

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803910207
• ISBN13: 9780803910201
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 325 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.