War, Peace and the Military

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Focusing on the evolution of social science perspectives, this book analyzes how military violence and the use of force are conceptualized. It reconstructs foundational assumptions and thought processes within modern social sciences while exploring the underlying preconditions for these ideas. Rather than establishing a concrete research strategy, it emphasizes critical reflection on various theoretical approaches. The study includes a thorough reexamination of military sociology from its inception to late-twentieth-century theories related to security and warfare in contemporary society.