War & Society
Scope & Guideline
Decoding the Legacy of War Through a Sociological Lens
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural and Social History of War:
The journal focuses on how wars shape cultural identities, social structures, and collective memories, examining the impact of warfare on various societal aspects. - Post-Colonial and Comparative Studies:
Research often delves into post-colonial contexts, analyzing the legacies of colonialism in military histories and the experiences of former combatants in diverse geopolitical settings. - Veteran Studies and Reintegration:
A significant area of focus is on the experiences of veterans, exploring themes of trauma, reintegration, and the socio-economic challenges faced by former soldiers. - Transnational Military Histories:
The journal encourages studies that cross national boundaries, addressing transnational phenomena in military history and the interconnectedness of global conflicts. - Narrative and Memory in Military Contexts:
The exploration of narratives surrounding war, including national memory, collective victimhood, and the role of storytelling in shaping perceptions of conflict.
Trending and Emerging
- Trauma and Mental Health of Combatants:
A growing focus on the psychological effects of war on soldiers and veterans, particularly regarding trauma and mental health, highlights the importance of understanding the human cost of conflict. - Post-War Reconstruction and Peacebuilding:
Research increasingly examines the processes of post-war reconstruction and peacebuilding, particularly in the context of local agency and community resilience in the aftermath of conflict. - Gender and War:
There is a rising interest in the roles of gender in warfare, including the experiences of women in combat and the societal impacts of war on gender dynamics, reflecting a broader trend in social history. - Cultural Representation of War:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies on how war is represented in various cultural forms, including literature, art, and media, emphasizing the significance of cultural narratives in shaping societal perceptions of conflict. - Environmental Impact of War:
Emerging research is focusing on the environmental consequences of warfare, linking discussions of conflict with ecological considerations and the long-term impacts on landscapes and communities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Military Strategies:
There appears to be a decreasing emphasis on conventional military strategies and tactics, as the journal shifts towards examining broader societal implications of war rather than just battlefield dynamics. - Eurocentric Military Histories:
The focus on Eurocentric narratives and military histories is waning, with an increasing interest in diverse perspectives from non-Western contexts, indicating a shift towards more inclusive historiography. - Military Technology and Innovation:
Research on military technology and innovations, while still relevant, has become less central to the journal’s output, overshadowed by studies on human experiences and societal impacts of war.
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