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

Scheipers, S.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349472703

DOI: 10.1057/9781137362537

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 376