War and Warfare since 1945

ISBN-13: 9781138828186 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 160 str.

Sterling M. Pavelec

Opis

Warfare since 1945 provides both an overview of the history of warfare after World War II, as well as an analysis of the limits of modern warfare in the nuclear age. This book outlines the interactions of the four levels of political power: Superpowers, coalitions, states, and non-state actors. Followed by a chronological anaylsis of warfare since 1945, examining the interactions between the levels of political power and analyis of how modern warfare has forced society to deal with issues of morals, ethics, and values. The book concludes with a discussion on whether new technologies will once again change the face warfare. Essentail reading for all students of military history.

O autorze

Dr. Sterling Michael Pavelec is currently an Associate Professor of Military History – with an airpower focus – at the U.S. Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. His previous publications include The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society (2010) and The Jet Race and the Second World War (2007).