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The First Major English Language Study Of German Security After The Iraq War, This Book Offers A Unique Analysis Of The Evolution Of Contemporary German Perspectives On The Use Of Force. Introduction: The Past As Prologue --1. On Strategic Culture --2. Stunde Null And The 'construction' Of West German Strategic Culture --3. Germany And The Use Of Force I: Adjusting To Life After The Cold War --4. The Momentum Of Change. Germany And The Use Of Force Ii: From Afghanistan To Iraq --5. Redesigning The Bundeswehr? --6. The Endurance Of Conscription --7. Conclusions: Germany, The Use Of Force And The Power Of Strategic Culture --sources And Bibliography --index. Kerry Longhurst. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Also Available In Print Form. In English.