The Palgrave International Handbook of Gender and the Military /
The Palgrave International Handbook of Gender and the Military /
Rachel Woodward, Claire Duncanson, editors.
- xi, 580 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Palgrave International Handbook of Gender and the Military' prov ides a comprehensive overview of the multiple ways in which gender and militaries connect. International and multi-disciplinary in scope, this edited volume provides authoritative accounts of the many intersection s through which militaries issues and military forces are shaped by gen der. The chapters provide detailed accounts of key issues, informed by examples from original research in a wealth of different national conte xts. This 'Handbook' includes coverage of conceptual approaches to the study of gender and militaries, gender and the organisation of state mi litary forces, gender as it pertains to military forces in action, tran sitions and transgressions within militaries, gender and non-state mili tary forces, and gender in representations of military personnel and pr actices. With contributions from a range of both established and early career scholars, 'The Palgrave International Handbook of Gender and the Military' is an essential guide to current debates on gender and conte mporary military issues.
9781137516763
Women and the military.
Sociology, Military.
Masculinity.
Sex role.
355.0082
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Palgrave International Handbook of Gender and the Military' prov ides a comprehensive overview of the multiple ways in which gender and militaries connect. International and multi-disciplinary in scope, this edited volume provides authoritative accounts of the many intersection s through which militaries issues and military forces are shaped by gen der. The chapters provide detailed accounts of key issues, informed by examples from original research in a wealth of different national conte xts. This 'Handbook' includes coverage of conceptual approaches to the study of gender and militaries, gender and the organisation of state mi litary forces, gender as it pertains to military forces in action, tran sitions and transgressions within militaries, gender and non-state mili tary forces, and gender in representations of military personnel and pr actices. With contributions from a range of both established and early career scholars, 'The Palgrave International Handbook of Gender and the Military' is an essential guide to current debates on gender and conte mporary military issues.
9781137516763
Women and the military.
Sociology, Military.
Masculinity.
Sex role.
355.0082