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Zusatztext "The framework proposed by the handbook and its validation through the series of case studies presents the necessary features to be later transformed into an updated theory of CMR and, hence, model of analysis. The Routledge Handbook of Civil-Military Relations is a valuable addition to the existing literature in the field of civil-military relations. In this respect, it will make an essential reading for students and practitioners in the fields of civil-military relations, defense studies, war and conflict studies, international security, and international relations in general." - Cezar Valescu, Aura Codreanu & Florin-Eduard Grosaru, Journal of Defense Resources Management, Vol. 3, 2 (5), October 2012"Overall, this is a very useful book that deserves a wide readership. The book's cross-regional comparisons of cases from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe are both valuable and unusual in this field of study and there is more than enough material here (including detailed references) to keep scholars and bring graduate students completely up to date. Moreover, the strong concern of the editors for practical issues in institutionalizing civilian control, military effectiveness, and military efficiency, makes this book also highly recommendable for practitioners in the fields of military, defense and security policies."- Aurel Croissant, E-IR journal Informationen zum Autor Thomas C. Bruneau is Distinguished Professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School! Monterey! California.He has published more than 15books in English and Portuguese! and recent edited books include! with Lucia Dammert and Elizabeth Skinner!Maras: Gang Violence and Security in Central America (2011) and! with Harold Trinkunas! Global Politics of Defense Reform (2008).Florina Cristiana (Cris) Matei is Lecturer at the Center for Civil-Military Relations (CCMR) at the Naval Postgraduate School. "The framework proposed by the handbook and its validation through the series of case studies presents the necessary features to be later transformed into an updated theory of CMR and, hence, model of analysis. The Routledge Handbook of Civil-Military Relations is a valuable addition to the existing literature in the field of civil-military relations. In this respect, it will make an essential reading for students and practitioners in the fields of civil-military relations, defense studies, war and conflict studies, international security, and international relations in general." - Cezar Valescu, Aura Codreanu & Florin-Eduard Grosaru, Journal of Defense Resources Management, Vol. 3, 2 (5), October 2012 "Overall, this is a very useful book that deserves a wide readership. The book's cross-regional comparisons of cases from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe are both valuable and unusual in this field of study and there is more than enough material here (including detailed references) to keep scholars and bring graduate students completely up to date. Moreover, the strong concern of the editors for practical issues in institutionalizing civilian control, military effectiveness, and military efficiency, makes this book also highly recommendable for practitioners in the fields of military, defense and security policies."- Aurel Croissant is Professor for Political Science at Heidelberg University Zusammenfassung This new Handbook offers a wide-ranging! internationally focused overview of the field of civil-military relations. The armed forces are central actors in most societies and are involved in many different roles. Amongst other activities! they engage in peace operations! support the police in fighting crime! support civilian authorities in dealing with natural disasters! and fight against terrorists and in internal conflicts. The existing literature on this subject is limited in its discussion of war-fighting and thus does not do justice to this variety of roles.The Rout...
