Contemporary Strategy: Theories and Policies

ISBN-13: 9780367611422 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 328 str.

John Baylis; Ken Booth; John Garnett

Opis

This book, first published in 1975, is a comprehensive examination of specialised strategic studies, and deals with both theoretical and policy aspects. It argues that military power is an intrinsic part of the international system, with strategy being the means by which military power may be used to achieve political objectives.

Spis treści

Part 1. Strategy and its Evolution  1. Strategic Studies and its Assumptions John Garnett  2. The Evolution of Strategic Thinking Ken Booth  3. The Role of Military Power John Garnett  Part 2. Strategic Concepts  4. Deterrence Phil Williams  5. Disarmament and Arms Control Ken Booth  6. Limited War John Garnett  7. Revolutionary Warfare John Baylis  8. Crisis Management Phil Williams  9. Alliances Ken Booth  Part 3. The Military Policies of the Powers  10. United States Defence Policy Phil Williams  11. Soviet Defence Policy Ken Booth  12. Chinese Defence Policy John Baylis  13. British Defence Policy John Baylis  14. French Defence Policy John Baylis

O autorze

John Baylis, Ken Booth, John Garnett and Phil Williams