war and society

A collection of critical essays about Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms.".

Traces the evolution of modern war from the late middle ages through the twentieth century and examines such elements of modern war as its technology and battle experiences, sea and air warfare, women and war, "total war," and opposition to war.

A collection of essays by Howard Zinn which reflect on theset of beliefs guardians of American culture consider sacrosanct and the effect those beliefs have on people's capacity to think independently.

Primary documents and commentary help analyze the United States military involvement in more than a dozen conflicts since the birth of the nation.

What happens when war is over? How does war damage the environment? How do people locate and remove land mines?.

Argues that the American military's use of weapons to intentionally kill large numbers of civilians and terrorize adversaries into surrender has led to anti-Americanism around the world and that changes in America's attitudes towards civilian casualties in war must change in the future.

Examines the history of warfare from a global perspective, covering a period that ranges from 1450 to 2000, discussing weapons, tactics, and strategies, and considering the social, political, and cultural impact of conflict on European and non-European peoples.

Three years after the war between the Empire and the Republic of Frost ended, the Empire has been nearly destroyed by starvation, disease, and bandits, and the Imperial Army State Section III is called in to stop the destruction.