Paying the human costs of war

By Christopher Gelpi

Subjects: Battle casualties, War casualties, Iraq War, 2003-, Military policy, United states, politics and government, Iraq War, 2003-2011, Public opinion, Public opinion, united states, War and society, History

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.