Greed and grievances at war -- habitus groups and power -- field history and structure -- military leadership -- military operators -- the rank-and-file soldiers -- sociology, civil wars, and conflict -- conclusion. appendix I: map of UNHCR-UNBRO border camps during the 1980s and 1990s -- appendix II: questionnaire
Summary
Within the field of insurgency there are many different types of power practice directed towards making soldiers obedient and disciplined. This book puts forth that the type of power being utilised depends on the habitus of the respective commander and, as a result, becomes socially differentiated. Furthermore, power practices are shaped by the classificatory discourse of commanders (and their soldiers) on good soldierhood and leadership. This book helps professionals in this area to understand better the types of power practice inside insurgencies
