"War and Society" explores the paradox of war as both a destroyer and a creator of human bonds and institutions. It offers a sociological analysis of war's origins, historical development, and societal impacts, while examining contemporary changes in warfare. This engaging book is ideal for students of political and military sociology.
This book examines how Latin American countries and Spain tried to build modern and efficient state institutions for more than a century - without much success. The chapters tell how these countries went about constructing systems of authority that could manage their territories, support economic development, provide basic services, and promote a sense of national community. The book can serve as an introduction to nineteenth-century Latin America and Spain, as a historical guide to the process of state building, and as a tool for experts looking for the latest work by leading scholars in the field.