The Army and Military as a Subject of Sociology: Military Sociology

Military sociology emerged as a subfield of sociology during the Second World War, as a result of the social psychological research conducted in the U.S. Army. The first studies began in the army, and this field later attracted also an academic interest. In this paper, the focus is on the sources of military sociology within the discipline of sociology, and its development as a discipline before and immediately after the Second World War. Following the dynamics of institutionalization, new issues that emerged during the Cold War and the Vietnam War, as well as the new items on the agenda of military sociology, and current tendencies are brought to attention in this paper. Finally, the historical and thematic development of military sociology is discussed. Adapted from the source document.