The Political Role of the Military: An International Handbook

by Constantine P. Danopoulos

In Western, developing, and totalitarian countries alike, the armed forces are powerful political organizations that play key roles in domestic politics. Yet, the literature on civilian-military relations provides few comparative examinations of the military's political role. In 27 chapters devoted to representative countries, this handbook looks at the varying roles the military plays around the world. Political role is defined as substantial...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313288372
• ISBN13: 9780313288371
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.6"