Deze serie duikt in de culturele dimensies van moderne oorlogvoering, en onderzoekt hoe oorlogen worden waargenomen en hoe ze samenlevingen vormgeven. Het onthult hoe oorlogservaringen worden vertaald naar collectief geheugen, populaire cultuur en persoonlijke herinneringen, en daagt traditionele tegenstellingen zoals vrienden en vijanden uit. Elk deel analyseert diverse aspecten, van genderconstructies tot humanitaire interventies, en biedt een mondiaal perspectief op de culturele betekenissen van oorlogvoering.
In this highly original contribution to knowledge about a little-known subject: the history of nursing work, Christine Hallett explores the nature and meaning of the practices developed by nurses and their volunteer- assistants during the First World War -- .
The Environmental History of War and Militarization in Modern France
The book examines the intricate relationship between war and the environment in France, spanning from the establishment of Châlons Camp in 1857 to contemporary military environmentalism. It sheds light on significant historical events like the Franco-Prussian War and the Cold War while revealing the overlooked military installations across the French landscape. Through extensive research and site visits, it highlights the multifaceted nature of these militarized environments, which serve as sites of conflict, experimentation, and biodiversity, influenced by various international forces.