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Title: |
Blood Lust, Trust & Blame |
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| By (author): |
Samantha Crompvoets |
| ISBN10-13: |
1922464619 : 9781922464613 |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Size: |
175x111mm |
| Pages: |
96 |
| Weight: |
.078 Kg. |
| Published: |
Monash University Publishing - August 2021 |
| List Price: |
13.99 Pounds Sterling |
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In Stock
Qty Available: 4 |
| Subjects: |
Afghan War : Sociology : War crimes : Office & workplace : Australia |
| As Australia comes to grips with accusations that some of its elite soldiers committed war crimes in Afghanistan, a catchcry for certain commentators is that the â fog of warâ explains, justifies and possibly excuses the alleged atrocities that have come to light. The term seeks to capture the uncertainty regarding oneâ s own capability, the adversaryâ s capability, and intent. However, the â fog of warâ is woefully inadequate in explaining actions that were deliberate, targeted and repeated. Abuses of power and the normalisation of deviance are at the heart of the â cultural issuesâ that have long plagued the Australian Defence Force. In fact, this can be said of all institutions grappling with the same problems: histories of abuse and secrecy, sexual harassment, and problems of diversity and inclusion. It is always easiest to point a finger at a â whatâ rather than a â whoâ , so â cultureâ features prominently in analyses of what went wrong regarding the alleged war crimes committed by Australiaâ s Special Operations Command. But does a focus on culture provide clarity or obscurity? Does it lead to or is it a barrier to accountability? How do you know when youâ ve achieved cultural change? In Blood Lust, Trust & Blame, sociologist Samantha Crompvoets tells the story of what went wrong in the ADF. It is a chronicle of the consequences of pursuing the truth, the politics of accountability, and the cost of action. |
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