Cultural Diversity in the Armed Forces: An International Comparison

by Jan van der Meulen and Joseph L. Soeters

Book Overview

This volume explores ethnicity and gender developments in relation to the military.

In some countries, the armed forces have a long history in responding to ethnic diversity, while elsewhere it has come up only recently as a policy issue. An even-handed representation of ethnic minorities in the military is recognized as crucial for enhancing its social legitimacy and professional quality. The same can be said about the integration...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415545102
• ISBN13: 9780415545105
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"