Kernic, Franz/Harald Haas
Warriors for Peace

A Sociological Study on the Austrian Experience of UN Peacekeeping.

This study deals with sociological and socio-psychological aspects of UN Peacekeeping missions focusing on the Austrian experience. The study is broad and descriptive covering a spectrum that ranges from the soldier's motivation to join UN-troops to the social and psychological problems encountered during service. The main purpose is to give a broad overview of work-related experiences during the tour of duty. The emphasis is on the Austrian soldier's life and his experiences as a peacekeeper. The study focuses primarily on an Austrian battalion (AUSBATT/UNDOF) deployed to the Golan Heights. Their mission can be considered a traditional UN Peacekeeping operation. In addition, some data on the Austrian IFOR contingent to Bosnia is included. 131 Seiten, broschiert (Studien zur Verteidigungspädagogik, Militärwissenschaft und Sicherheitspolitik/Studies for Military Pedagogy, Military Science & Security Policy; vol. 6/Peter Lang Verlag 1999) Mängelexemplar/near mint