{"title":"Ben Wadham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated collection of works by Ben Wadham, an esteemed author renowned for his deep exploration into historical and military topics. Ben Wadham is a gifted storyteller whose writing brings to life the complex narratives and rich histories of military life. His works are perfect for those who appreciate detailed, thought-provoking accounts of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find notable titles like \u003cem\u003eWarrior Soldier Brigand\u003c\/em\u003e, which takes readers on an insightful journey into the life and times of those who served, diving deep into both the challenges and camaraderie faced by soldiers. Each book is meticulously researched, offering an engaging blend of fact and storytelling that captivates and informs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast, a military aficionado, or simply in search of a gripping read, Ben Wadham's books provide an enriching experience that combines comprehensive historical analysis with compelling narratives. Explore this collection and immerse yourself in the enthralling worlds that Wadham so vividly evokes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"warrior-soldier-brigand-by-ben-wadham-9780522879360","title":"Warrior Soldier Brigand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA forensic analysis of how institutionalised abuse in the Australian Defence Force has affected its personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be advised that the contents of \u003cem\u003eWarrior Soldier Brigand\u003c\/em\u003e depict first person accounts of institutional abuse that readers may find distressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions of institutional abuse have been at the centre of numerous royal commissions, inquiries, and reviews of the clergy, the police, and defence forces over the past decade. This scrutiny has highlighted how these organisations foster forms of violence and violation. One of their principal characteristics is that the culture of abuse and its perpetration is largely the work of men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWarrior Soldier Brigand\u003c\/em\u003e, Ben Wadham and James Connor argue that three pillars shape the patterns of abuse in the Australian Defence Force—martial masculinities, military exceptionalism, and fraternity. Historically, the military has been an almost exclusively male domain, but since the Vietnam War it has become an all-volunteer force and more culturally diverse, a change that has proven to be profoundly challenging, and one that the ADF has not always readily welcomed nor sufficiently addressed. While the ADF may train and accommodate some of the best military personnel in the world, it has not resolved the use of that violent potential against its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the fundamental paradox that underpins abuse in the military—an organisation of and for violence—Wadham and Connor report on the shifting landscape of the ADF since 1969, describing military institutional abuse across the decades and asking the question: to what extent can an authoritarian institution liberalise?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657551991020,"sku":"9780522879360","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3928143482374.jpg?v=1752488388"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ben-wadham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}