Military orientalism : Eastern war through Western eyes
Porter, Patrick, 1976-2009
Book
Total copies: 4
¿́¿Military Orientalism argues against the idea that culture dictates the strategy of war. Culture is powerful, Patrick Porter asserts, but it encompasses an ambiguous repertoire of ideas rather than a clear code of action. To divide the world into Western, Asiatic, or Islamic ways of war is a misconception, one that profoundly impacts our approach to present and future conflicts, especially the ¿́¿War on Terror.¿́¿ Porter also emphasizes the danger of fetishizing the exotic, which complicates a more accurate understanding of the enemy. Launching a rare investigation into the history of this trend as it has appeared in the work of Herodotus and numerous other fictional and nonfictional narratives, Porter strikes at the heart of the fear, envy, and wonder inspired by the Oriental warrior.¿́¿ -- SAF Professional Reading Programme, 4th Edition ¿́¿ STAGE IV: LTC 2 and above
Main title:
Military orientalism : Eastern war through Western eyes / Patrick Porter.
Author:
Imprint:
New York : Columbia University Press, c2009.
Collation:
x, 263 p. ; 23 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780231154147 (hbk)0231154143 (hbk)
LC class:
UA830UA830 POR
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
14135