Eyal BenAri

Rethinking Contemporary Warfare

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ISBN 13:: 9781438431840
author:: Eyal BenAri
format:: Paperback
publisher:: State University of New York Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 212
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Middle East, Israel,
Condition:: New
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Rethinking Contemporary Warfare: A Sociological View of the Al-Aqsa Intifada explores the complexities of modern warfare through the lens of Israel's experience during the second Palestinian uprising. Based on extensive interviews and observations, this study sheds light on the challenges posed by irregular warfare, where routine activities can quickly escalate into violent action. The authors examine the social and organizational features of militaries in industrial democracies, highlighting key concepts such as loose coupling between units and the militarization of civilian environments. This volume provides new analytical tools to understand the peculiarities of irregular warfare in the post-Cold War era. By analyzing these critical aspects, Rethinking Contemporary Warfare offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by military forces in contemporary conflicts.

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