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OverviewAt the end of a century dominated by global conflict - and despite the unchanging nature of the human suffering it causes - the nature of war itself, argues Colin McInnes, has been transformed. McInnes considers the key developments that have led to this metamorphosis: the possibility of a major war in the West has become remote, and the limited Cold War conflicts in which superpower rivalries were played out have been succeeded by local conflicts with little or no potential for escalation. There has been a change in the relationship between war and society, with wars now fought by specialized professionals and viewed from a safe distance on television. Simultaneously, technological developments have made it easier for Western states to minimize the risks to their combatants, keeping casualities at a level that their citizens will tolerate. War, in short, has entered a new era. For only a small minority in the West does it have any direct meaning - it is no longer participatory for Western society as a whole, but has become for too many a kind of spectator sport. The implications of this phenomenon, for both the military and the broader community, are explored in the final chapter of the book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Colin McInnesPublisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc ISBN: 9781588260475ISBN 10: 158826047 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 28 February 2002 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe Rise and Fall of Total War. * Local Wars. * War and Society. * War and the Media. * The Changing Armed Forces. * The Maneuverist Approach. * The Revolution in Military Affairs. * Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationColin McInnes is reader in the Department of International Politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. His many publications on security and strategy include NATO's Changing Security Agenda and Hot War, Cold War: The British Army's Way in Warfare. In 1999 he was appointed special adviser to the House of Commons Defence Committee. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |