| ID | 083731 |
| Title Proper | Sociology in military officer education |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Segal, David R ; Ender, Morten G |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay introduces a special issue of Armed Forces & Society examining sociology at military academies around the globe. Articles represent nine countries-Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, the United States. We begin with a brief history of sociology and the military and growth of military sociology as a subfield, followed by the development of military academies in general and sociology at military academies more specifically. The essay concludes with six trends found across the nine nations and ten academies-the stigma of sociology; the cannibalization of sociology courses; co-optation of sociological concepts; charismatic leadership; radical social change; and revitalization. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 35, No.1; Oct 2008: p3-15 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 35, No.1; Oct 2008: p3-15 |
| Key Words | Military Academies ; Officer Education ; Cross-National ; Military Sociology |