War and Society

Miguel A. Centeno, Elaine Enriquez

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Polity Press
29 January 2016

Sociology; Theory of warfare & military science

Series: Political Sociology

War is a paradox. On the one hand, it destroys bodies and destroys communities. On the other hand, it is responsible for some of the strongest human bonds and has been the genesis of many of our most fundamental institutions.

War and Society addresses these paradoxes while providing a sociological exploration of this enigmatic phenomenon which has played a central role in human history, wielded an incredible power over human lives, and commanded intellectual questioning for countless generations. The authors offer an analytical account of the origins of war, its historical development, and its consequences for individuals and societies, adopting a comparative approach throughout. It ends with an appraisal of the contemporary role of war, looking to the future of warfare and the fundamental changes in the nature of violent conflict which we are starting to witness.

This short, readable and engaging book will be an ideal reading for upper-level students of political sociology, military sociology, and related subjects.

By: Miguel A. Centeno, Elaine Enriquez
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 435g
ISBN: 9780745645797
ISBN 10: 0745645798
Series: Political Sociology
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 29 January 2016
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Miguel Angel Centeno is Musgrave Professor of Sociology and Professor of International Affairs Elaine Enriquez is a Research Fellow at Princeton University

Reviews for War and Society

In this short, yet erudite and comprehensive book, Centeno and Enriquez show how warfare has shaped almost every aspect of social life. Written in clear and crisp prose, full of perceptive insights and backed up by robust evidence, this study makes a powerful case that sociological analysis is indispensable for the study of war. Sini a Male eviae, University College Dublin In short, 'War and Society' is a very well written book that students with a higher level of ability could be steered towards in order to broaden their overall sociological understanding. (BSA Sociology Teacher journal 2016) Engagingly written with exceptional scholarship, this book also excels in coverage, accessibility, and significance. It may well be the best introduction to the sociology of war available. Choice