Prof. Morten G. Ender

Behavioral Sciences & Leadership

West Point Press

Personal Website
morten.ender [at] westpoint.edu
Morten Ender is an American sociologist and full professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, USA where he specializes in the study of military sociology, social psychology, and teaching sociology. After graduating from high school in Kansas, Morten moved to Germany and attended the University of Maryland European Division, Munich, Germany Campus where he received an AA in General Education. He received a BA in Sociology with Distinction and a post-undergraduate Certification in the Administration of Non-Profit Organizations, both from Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California. He completed his MA and PhD, both in sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Morten is an avid swimmer.

Ph.D. - University of Maryland. M.A. - University of Maryland

B.A. - Sonoma State University

A.A. - University of Maryland Global Campus (Munich Campus)

Research Interests

Military Sociology, Teaching Sociology

Current Research

The Military and Popular Culture

Selected Publications

Ender, Morten G. (2023). Army Spouses: Military Families during the Global War on Terror (University of Virginia Press).

Ender, Morten G., Raymond A. Kimball, Rachel M. Sondheimer, and Jakob C. Bruhl (editors). Teaching and Learning the West Point Way: Educating the Next Generation of Leaders (Routledge).

Ender, Morten G., David E. Rohall, and Michael D. Matthews. (2014). The Millennial Generation and National Defense: Attitudes of Future Military and Civilian Leaders (Palgrave Pivot).

Ender, Morten G. (2009) American Soldiers in Iraq: McSoldiers or Innovative Professionals? (Routledge). 2009 Outstanding Book Award from the Peace, War and Social Conflict Section, American Sociological Association.

Carlton-Ford, Steve and Morten G. Ender (eds.) (2010). The Routledge Handbook of War and Society: Iraq and Afghanistan (Routledge). 2010 Outstanding Book Award from the Peace, War and Social Conflict Section, American Sociological Association.

Ender, Morten G. (ed.) (2002). Military Brats and Other Global Nomads: Growing Up in Organization Families. (Praeger).