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The All-Volunteer Force - Fifty Years of Service (Paperback)
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The all-volunteer force (AVF), created in conjunction with the end
of the draft in 1973, has been the most significant development in
modern American military history. Since its inception, the
influence of the AVF has reached far beyond the US armed forces,
affecting the very character of American civil-military relations.
While its successes and challenges continue to be widely discussed
and fervently debated, one thing is certain: the AVF is critical to
both US national security and the fabric of American society. The
insightful, cogent, and provocative essays contained in this timely
volume represent a crucial first step in assessing the AVF after
fifty years of service. Here, fifteen renowned authors speak to
vital issues that remain relevant today and will endure well into
the future. The AVF has garnered both triumphs and shortcomings but
continues to be an essential institution. Engaged dialogue about
the AVF is crucial to ensure that it remains ready to meet and
overcome potential threats and that policymakers address the
central obstacles it faces today. The All-Volunteer Force is the
most comprehensive assessment of the force since its advent and
reveals the momentous sway the AVF has had on the military,
government, and society. In crafting this far-reaching collection
of essays, William A. Taylor examines the AVF in four distinct
parts, analyzing its history, results, challenges, and
implications. In doing so, this compelling book explores all the
major facets of the AVF—past, present, and future—that
influence the military, government, and society in the United
States. This dynamic volume brings together a multidisciplinary
group of distinguished authors who each bring to bear important
perspectives on specific aspects of the AVF. These contributors
include leading scholars, general officers, civilian policymakers,
and personnel experts who collectively provide a holistic
assessment of the accomplishments and shortcomings of the AVF
during its fifty years of service.
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Imprint: |
University Press of Kansas
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Editors: |
William A. Taylor
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
344 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7006-3481-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-7006-3481-9 |
Barcode: |
9780700634811 |
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