War Machine - The Rationalisation of Slaughter in the Modern Age

This fascinating book examines Western perceptions of war in and beyond the nineteenth century, surveying the writings of novelists, anthropologists, psychiatrists, poets, natural scientists, and journalists to trace the origins of modern philosophies about the nature of war and conflict.

Summary

Examines Western perceptions of war in and beyond the 19th century, surveying the writings of novelists, anthropologists, psychiatrists, poets, natural scientists, journalists and soldiers to trace the origins of modern philosophies about the nature of war and conflict.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Pick
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.04.1996
• EAN: 9780300067194
• ISBN: 978-0-300-06719-4
• No. of pages: 300
• Weight: 426 g
• Illustrations: 11 b-w illus.
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration