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Why We Fight examines the face of battle as experienced by Canadians, offering key insights on combat motivation theories, and exploring sexual violence in war, professionalism, organisations, leadership, shared intent, motivation in extremis, and the toxicity of the "warrior" culture.



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"Why We Fight offers a rich, wide-ranging discussion of combat motivation, in both historical and contemporary contexts, demonstrating how historical and current studies can shed light on contemporary challenges and debates within the Canadian Forces." Geoffrey Hayes, University of Waterloo

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    A Paperback / softback by Robert C. Engen, H. Christian Breede, Allan English

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      Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 17/12/2020
      ISBN13: 9780228003878, 978-0228003878
      ISBN10: 0228003873
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Why We Fight examines the face of battle as experienced by Canadians, offering key insights on combat motivation theories, and exploring sexual violence in war, professionalism, organisations, leadership, shared intent, motivation in extremis, and the toxicity of the "warrior" culture.



      Trade Review

      "Why We Fight offers a rich, wide-ranging discussion of combat motivation, in both historical and contemporary contexts, demonstrating how historical and current studies can shed light on contemporary challenges and debates within the Canadian Forces." Geoffrey Hayes, University of Waterloo

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