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In the National Interest Ser.: Blood Lust, Trust and Blame by Samantha Crompvoets (2021, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMonash University Publishing
ISBN-101922464619
ISBN-139781922464613
eBay Product ID (ePID)9050394566
Product Key Features
Number of Pages96 Pages
Publication NameBlood Lust, Trust and Blame
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMilitary Science, Sociology / General, Military / Afghan War (2001-), General
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Social Science, History
AuthorSamantha Crompvoets
SeriesIn the National Interest Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight1.9 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisAs Australia comes to grips with accusations that some of its elite soldiers committed war crimes in Afghanistan, a catchcry for certain commentators is that the 'fog of war' explains, justifies and possibly excuses the alleged atrocities that have come to light. The term seeks to capture the uncertainty regarding one's own capability, the adversary's capability, and intent. However, the 'fog of war' is woefully inadequate in explaining actions that were deliberate, targeted and repeated. Abuses of power and the normalisation of deviance are at the heart of the 'cultural issues' that have long plagued the Australian Defence Force. In fact, this can be said of all institutions grappling with the same problems: histories of abuse and secrecy, sexual harassment, and problems of diversity and inclusion. It is always easiest to point a finger at a 'what' rather than a 'who', so 'culture' features prominently in analyses of what went wrong regarding the alleged war crimes committed by Australia's Special Operations Command. But does a focus on culture provide clarity or obscurity? Does it lead to or is it a barrier to accountability? How do you know when you've achieved cultural change? In Blood Lust, Trust & Blame , sociologist Samantha Crompvoets tells the story of what went wrong in the ADF. It is a chronicle of the consequences of pursuing the truth, the politics of accountability, and the cost of action.
LC Classification NumberDS371.41252
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