The Professional Soldier, a Social and Political Portrait

Glencoe, Ill.: Free Press, 1960. 13th printing. Small quarto in white color illus DJ; 464 p., bibliography; 22 cm Very fine copy; as new. Paperback.

Contents: Professionals in violence -- Technology and decision-making -- Discipline and combat goals -- The military hierarchy -- Social origins -- Career motivations -- Career development -- The elite nucleus -- Style of life -- Etiquette and ceremony -- Military honor redefined -- Political beliefs -- The logic of war -- Coalition warfare -- Total versus limited warfare -- Political warfare -- Pressures of civilian control -- Civilian alliances -- The new public relations -- The future of the military profession. Soldiers -- United States. Leadership. Dirección Soldats -- États-Unis. Leadership. United States -- Armed Forces -- Officers. United States -- Armed Forces -- Military life. EE.UU. -- Fuerzas armadas -- Oficiales EE.UU. -- Fuerzas armadas -- Vida militar États-Unis -- Forces armées -- Officiers. États-Unis -- Forces armées -- Vie militaire.