Modernity and War by Philip K. Lawrence (9780333774762)

Description - Modernity and War by Philip K. Lawrence

This exploration of modern war examines the contradiction between the optimistic view of social progress in the West and the actual involvement of Western states in mass violence. The author explains the violence of the modern form of war by analysing cultural trends in Western states and their connections to racism, nationalism and narcissism. The text also explains how the practice of air warfare distances Western citizens from the consequences of contemporary military violence.

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