{"title":"Jasper Craven","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our exclusive collection of works by \u003cem\u003eJasper Craven\u003c\/em\u003e, an emerging voice in the world of literature, known for weaving intricate tales that delve into the complexities of human relationships and nature's profound impact on our lives. Jasper's unique narrative style captivates readers, drawing them into thoughtful explorations of ethical dilemmas and moral landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this category is \u003cem\u003eGod Forgives, Brothers Don't\u003c\/em\u003e. This riveting book blends elements of the natural world with intricate family dynamics, offering an insightful look into the bonds that tie us together, as well as those that threaten to tear us apart. It's a compelling addition to the Science \u0026amp; Nature genre, as it challenges readers to reflect on their place within the broader tapestry of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan of Jasper Craven's work or discovering his writing for the first time, this collection is sure to inspire curiosity and introspection. Dive into these pages to explore themes that resonate with the inner workings of the human mind and soul, all while being grounded in the stunning backdrop of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"god-forgives-brothers-dont-by-jasper-craven-9781668087190","title":"God Forgives, Brothers Don't","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the tradition of Sebastian Junger’s \u003ci\u003eTribe\u003c\/i\u003e and Chris Hedges’s classic \u003ci\u003eWar Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning\u003c\/i\u003e, a powerful investigation into the fraught history and ominous future of military education in the United States, and how it formed and fuels increasingly volatile strains of American masculinity.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the prevalence of Boy Scouts, military schools, service academies, JROTC, ROTC, plus other networks of funding and influence, the military has secured a dominant position in the American educational system. This has given the brass outsized power in shaping our youth and, by extension, society at large. As investigative journalist Jasper Craven powerfully demonstrates in these pages, the military has long defined American masculinity and often fosters its most toxic traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCraven makes this case by revisiting American military history—beginning with the American Revolution. The birth of our nation required a new masculine ideal, which was crafted in the image of America’s most beloved founding father: George Washington. During the brutality of the Civil War, Craven traces the parallel violence in military hazing culture, and the deeply prejudicial culture at places like West Point, which reared Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and other famed Confederates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first and second World Wars escalated the need for battle-ready youth, and briefly resulted in a relatively noble male archetype, while the Cold War precipitated backlash, resentment, and trauma. This era also marked the beginning of the Christian right’s growing interest in military schools as upholding a patriarchal and fatalistic version of manhood. Vietnam and the anti-war movement also sparked panic around “the death of honour,” and an increasingly distrustful attitude towards institutions, fuelling the rise of the lying, lawless operator, embodied by military school graduates like William Westmoreland and Oliver North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, Craven brings us through the wars in the Middle East and up through today, where the military has further burrowed into civilian education via STEM and other avenues. Meanwhile, policies like “don’t ask, don’t tell” and a campaign of Islamophobia have suffused a new manhood that is defined by its ability to both diminish and dehumanise “the other,” while also being self-destructive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart sweeping military history, part journalistic investigation, \u003ci\u003eGod Forgives, Brothers Don’t\u003c\/i\u003e lifts the veil on the harmful world of military schools and provides essential context and nuance to the ongoing debate on American masculinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344319267052,"sku":"9781668087190","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25089913482781.jpg?v=1772255093"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jasper-craven.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}