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Defence strategy, planning & research
Hardcover. This book comprises of a range of case studies of military strategy, based on UN documents, observing and concluding the effectiveness of each individual case. Edstrom and Gyllensporre analyse the UN's military strategy, its consequences and its potential to fulfil political ambitions. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPSD; JPSN1; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137008718
- ISBN
- 9781137008718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.98
€ 116.98
Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 b&w, 200 colour. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBTW; JPQ; JWKW; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1186. How the U.S. Government Misled Itself and Its People into Believing They Could Survive a Nuclear Attack. 176 pages, 100 b&w, 200 colour. Lays bare the buried truths of America's family fallout shelter obsession. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBTW; JPQ; JWKW; JWMN. Dimension: 264 x 235 x 24. Weight: 1186.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pointed Leaf Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780982358573
- ISBN
- 9780982358573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.94€ 52.05
€ 52.94
€ 52.05
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 10 maps. BIC Classification: JWKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813190952
- ISBN
- 9780813190952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.61
€ 61.61
Series: Studies in Conflict, Diplomacy and Peace. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JPHC; JWG; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813144955
- ISBN
- 9780813144955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.92
€ 35.92
Editor(s): Hoffenaar, Jan; Kruger, Dieter. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBW; JWK; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813136516
- ISBN
- 9780813136516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.60
€ 45.60
The US has long exploited Earth's orbit to enhance security, generate wealth, and reinforce its position as a world leader, but is ambivalent towards military activities in space. This book sees this as undermining the future security of the US, and suggests how to meet national security demands. Num Pages: 394 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121987
- ISBN
- 9780813121987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.34
€ 39.34
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811711777
- ISBN
- 9780811711777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.18
€ 21.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. military policy from the end of the Cold War through the beginning of the Obama presidency provides a clear picture of why the United States is militarily powerful but "otherwise insecure." Num Pages: 256 pages, 17, 17 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; JWK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801894398
- ISBN
- 9780801894398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.10
€ 44.10
Hardcover. This text investigating strategy formulation by comparing military and business practices, assesses whether the strategy process in the business field also prevails in the military context. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JWKT; KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333984451
- ISBN
- 9780333984451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.36
€ 194.36
Paperback. An integrated analysis of all aspects of security co-operation in Western Europe from 1945 to 1991. The book provides a survey of the wider dynamics of security co-operation in each decade throughout this period. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; 3JJP; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333949399
- ISBN
- 9780333949399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.41
€ 51.41
The Changing Face of Military Power. Joint Warfare in an Expeditionary...
Dorman, Andrew M.; Smith, Mike Lawrence; Uttl...
Hardback. This volume brings together eminent scholars in the field of defence studies to assess the changing dynamics of military power. It focuses in particular on the move towards joint service co-operation as a way of minimizing costs and increasing efficiency. Series: Cormorant Security Studies Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JWK; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333918920
- ISBN
- 9780333918920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
Hardback. This work utilizes a key security concept to examine one of the most dramatic regions of the world. Focusing on ethnic tensions, intra-ASEAN rivalries and the emergence of Chinese hegemony, the security dilemma is used to provide insights into a wide range of the region's security issues. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333918906
- ISBN
- 9780333918906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Hardcover. This volume gives an account of the role of amphibious warfare in British strategy between VE Day and the Anglo-French assault on Suez. By detailing the development of equipment, doctrine, and the Royal Marines, it sheds new light on the military response to a succession of overseas crises. Series: Cormorant Security Studies Series. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; JPS; JWK; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333800973
- ISBN
- 9780333800973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.95
€ 127.95
Hardcover. This work examines assertions of consensus and continuity in, and surrounding, France's defence since 1958, with primary reference to the political career of Francois Mitterrand. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333792698
- ISBN
- 9780333792698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardcover. This title examines the viability of non-provocative defence - the controversial idea that defensive military policies and practices reduce the risk of wars and provide a viable basis for defending a society should war break out. The author uses case studies to draw his concusions. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333790250
- ISBN
- 9780333790250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.48
€ 67.48
hardcover. A comprehensive examination of the revolution in military affairs (RMA) - the worldwide upheaval and reconfiguration in the military following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. Through case studies, it looks at the financial, economic and technical aspects of the change. Editor(s): Matthews, Ron; Tredderick, Jack; Treddenick, Jack (Professor of Economics, George C. Marshall Centre, Garmisch, Germany). Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- SKU
- V9780333781890
- ISBN
- 9780333781890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.47
€ 183.47
Paperback. Political thinkers and scientists write on nuclear weapons and war in the 21st century, including Mikhail Gorbachev, Robert McNamara, ex-US Defence Secretary and Nobel Peace Laureate Joseph Rotblat, the only scientist to resign from the Manhattan Project, where the first nuclear weapons were made. Editor(s): Bruce, Maxwell. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWK; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 267.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333774823
- ISBN
- 9780333774823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.23
€ 71.23
Hardback. Post Cold War power distribution is explored here. The authors identify the factors making America current world leader and consider countries which may become European or Asian leaders, arguing that the world is becoming "unitripolar" with America as a pivotal, though not fully hegemonic, power. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FPC; 1FPJ; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760697
- ISBN
- 9780333760697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Hardback. During the presidency of George Bush (1989-1993), the proliferation of weapons became a significant issue on the American security agenda. The efforts of the executive branch and several congressmen to improve implementation of the Missile Technology Control Regime are examined here. Series: Southampton Studies in International Policy. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPSF; JWK; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333754542
- ISBN
- 9780333754542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
Hardcover. Examines British political parties' attitude to policy on three key security issues: use of force; nuclear weapons; and security in Northern Ireland. The text argues that the parties' policies reflect their own views on security, and that international conditions often affect the policy pursued. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; JPL; JPQB; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 515.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333747216
- ISBN
- 9780333747216
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.46
€ 66.46