The Armed Forces

by Louise Gerdes

Overview

This collection of essays debates several issues relating to the Armed Forces, across four chapters. Chapter one explores the role of the armed forces in nation building, controlling piracy, providing disaster relief, and quelling domestic unrest. Chapter two examines who should serve in the armed forces, use of the draft, and women in combat. Chapter three discusses management issues such as training, use of private contractors, and corruption and waste in procurement. In the last chapter, readers will evaluate the policies governing armed forces personnel, such as tours of duty, care of veterans, and the rules of engagement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737747560
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	05/18/2010
Series:	Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: The Armed Forces "As always in the Opposing Viewpoints series, there are voices from many sides of the debate."—Booklist, April 2002

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