Carreiras Helena (Iscte - University Institute Of Lisbon Portugal)
Carreiras Helena (Iscte - University Institute Of Lisbon Portugal) - Gender And The Military Women In The Armed Forces Of Western Democracies - Hardcover
Carreiras Helena (Iscte - University Institute Of Lisbon Portugal) - Gender And The Military Women In The Armed Forces Of Western Democracies - Hardcover
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Description: This is the first comparative cross - national study of the participation of women in the armed forces of NATO countries. Along side an analysis of this key topic stands a critique of existing theoretical models and the proposal of a revised analytical framework. Unlike previous works this new study employs mixed - methodological research design combining quantitative and qualitative data - a large N - analysis based on general policies and statistical information concerning every country in the sample with more in - depth case - studies. This volume includes original empirical data regarding the presence of women in the armed forces of NATO countries proposes an index of gender inclusiveness and assesses the factors that affect women's military roles. The book also presents two new key case studies Portugal and the Netherlands - based on both documentary sources and in - depth interviews of both men and women officers in the two countries. This book will be of great interest to all students and scholars of strategic studies gender and women studies and military history.
Title: Gender And The Military Women In The Armed Forces Of Western Democracies
Author(s): Carreiras Helena (Iscte - University Institute Of Lisbon Portugal)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415383585
Pages: 288 Pages, 14 Tables, Black And White; 20 Line Drawings, Black And White
Publication Date: 8/17/2006
Series: Cass Military Studies
Category: Military Life & Institutions
Description: This is the first comparative cross - national study of the participation of women in the armed forces of NATO countries. Along side an analysis of this key topic stands a critique of existing theoretical models and the proposal of a revised analytical framework. Unlike previous works this new study employs mixed - methodological research design combining quantitative and qualitative data - a large N - analysis based on general policies and statistical information concerning every country in the sample with more in - depth case - studies. This volume includes original empirical data regarding the presence of women in the armed forces of NATO countries proposes an index of gender inclusiveness and assesses the factors that affect women's military roles. The book also presents two new key case studies Portugal and the Netherlands - based on both documentary sources and in - depth interviews of both men and women officers in the two countries. This book will be of great interest to all students and scholars of strategic studies gender and women studies and military history.
Title: Gender And The Military Women In The Armed Forces Of Western Democracies
Author(s): Carreiras Helena (Iscte - University Institute Of Lisbon Portugal)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415383585
Pages: 288 Pages, 14 Tables, Black And White; 20 Line Drawings, Black And White
Publication Date: 8/17/2006
Series: Cass Military Studies
Category: Military Life & Institutions
