This book explores Puritanism and its continuing influence on U.S. and military law in the Global War on Terror, exploring connections between Puritanism and notions of responsibility in relation to military crimes, superstitious practices within the military, and urges for revenge. A theoretically sophisticated examination of the cultural tendencies that shape military conduct and justice in the context of a contemporary global conflict, The Puritan Culture of America's Military will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in social theory and sociology, cultural studies, politics and international relations and military studies.…mehr
This book explores Puritanism and its continuing influence on U.S. and military law in the Global War on Terror, exploring connections between Puritanism and notions of responsibility in relation to military crimes, superstitious practices within the military, and urges for revenge. A theoretically sophisticated examination of the cultural tendencies that shape military conduct and justice in the context of a contemporary global conflict, The Puritan Culture of America's Military will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in social theory and sociology, cultural studies, politics and international relations and military studies.
Ronald Lorenzo teaches sociology at Blinn College, USA.
Inhaltsangabe
An Excerpt from The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1a "A Prayer Against Our Enemies" Chapter 2 An Overview of American Military Justice Chapter 2a Excerpts from The Swedish Articles of War Chapter 3 Puritan Military Justice Chapter 3a Excerpts from One Letter and Two Speeches Chapter 4 Puritanism and Responsibility Chapter 4a Two Stories of Hunting Witches Chapter 5 Puritanism and Revenge Chapter 5a An Excerpt on Military Superstitions of World War II Chapter 6 Puritanism and Superstition Chapter 6a An Excerpt from Sam Vaknin's Malignant Self Love Chapter 7 Puritanism and Narcissism Chapter 7a A Definition from The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce Chapter 8 Conclusion and Discussion
An Excerpt from The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1a "A Prayer Against Our Enemies" Chapter 2 An Overview of American Military Justice Chapter 2a Excerpts from The Swedish Articles of War Chapter 3 Puritan Military Justice Chapter 3a Excerpts from One Letter and Two Speeches Chapter 4 Puritanism and Responsibility Chapter 4a Two Stories of Hunting Witches Chapter 5 Puritanism and Revenge Chapter 5a An Excerpt on Military Superstitions of World War II Chapter 6 Puritanism and Superstition Chapter 6a An Excerpt from Sam Vaknin's Malignant Self Love Chapter 7 Puritanism and Narcissism Chapter 7a A Definition from The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce Chapter 8 Conclusion and Discussion
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