The Military and Domestic Politics (Cass Military Studies) by Schiff PB..

The Military and Domestic PoliticsA Concordance Theory of Civil-Military Relations\nAuthor(s): Rebecca L. Schiff\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415549196, 978-0415549196\nSynopsis\nThe intervention of the military in national politics and the everyday lives of citizens is a key question in civil-military relations. This book explains how concordance theory can provide a model for predicting such domestic intervention.\n\nModels dealing with the relationship between the military and society are usually based on Western nations with power and influence, and therefore may not be appropriate for the circumstances of non-Western countries. By contrast, concordance theory considers national contexts where the balance of military involvement in civilian life depends greatly on historical circumstances, institutional nuances, and cultural realities. Using five case studies - India, Pakistan, Israel, Argentina, and Pos.