Huntington, SP
The Soldier and the State (Belknap Press) (Belknap Press)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674817364
- author:
- Huntington, SP
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1957
- Pages:
- 560
- Genre:
- POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Samuel P. Huntington's seminal work challenges traditional views on the role of the military in society, offering a comprehensive theory of civil-military relations and its historical analysis. This influential study explores the evolution of American civil-military relations from 1789 to 1940, examining the impact of liberal values, conservative constitution, and intellectual currents on the development of the US military profession. The book delves into the transformation of American civil-military relations during World War II, highlighting the military's emergence as a leader in the war effort and its adoption of liberal attitudes. It also examines the challenges faced by the US military in the post-war era, including the role of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Congress, and the Department of Defense. Through its rigorous analysis, Huntington develops a general theory of civil-military relations that remains relevant today, offering valuable insights into the complex relationships between the military, state, and society.
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