Paying the human costs of war
Subtitle: American public opinion and casualties in military conflicts
By: Christopher Gelpi, Peter D. Feaver, Jason Reifler
Contributors: Feaver, Peter; Reifler, Jason Aaron, 1972-
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Princeton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 289
ISBN-13: 9780691139029; 9780691139081
Description: The book finds that the most important consideration for the public is the expectation of success. If the public believes that a mission will succeed, the public will support it even if the costs are high. When the public does not expect the mission to succeed, even small costs will cause the withdrawal of support. Providing a wealth of new evidence about American attitudes toward military conflict, Paying the Human Costs of War offers insights into a controversial, timely, and ongoing national discussion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-282) and index.