NEWSOME Bruce <br/><br/>
Made, not born:  why some soldiers are better than others / 
Bruce Newsome 
 - Westport CT :  Praeger,  2007 
 - 210 p. 
<br/><br/> Assesses a great deal of previously published research on competing explanations of why some soldiers are better than others. Considers the effect of intrinsic abilities, selection criteria, material (financial resources and equipment), political systems, the importance of personnel management, and personal attributes such as strength and stamina. Concludes with a set of policy prescriptions and recommendations based on the study. This is a very useful book which draws on sources from many different perspectives on fighting ability. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780275998301 (hbk):  49.00USD 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>MILITARY EDUCATION<br/>ARMED FORCES--PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT<br/>MILITARY PERSONNEL--COMBAT CAPABILITIES<br/>MILITARY TRAINING