Abstract
There is an ongoing dependence and tension between the military and the society it protects. This article examines the relatively new “military and society” field using the 50-year anniversary of the journal Armed Forces & Society as a focal point. This dynamic field is influenced by world events, cultural trends, and politics. Civil-military relations is at the heart of the discourse. An international and interdisciplinary journal, Armed Forces & Society reflects the changing nature of the field over the last 50 years. I have edited the journal since 2001 and bring this experience to the discussion.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.55540/0031-1723.3294
Recommended Citation
Patricia M. Shields, "Exploring the Nexus of Military and Society at a 50-Year Milestone," Parameters 54, no. 2 (2024), doi:10.55540/0031-1723.3294.
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