Description for Modern Strategy
Paperback. Explains how strategic reasoning makes sense of the complexity of war on land, at sea, in the air, in space, and even 'cyberspace'. This book shows how strategy works in all geographical environments and with all kinds of weapons. Giving an account of strategy since the Cold War ended, it is for students of modern strategy and security studies. Num Pages: 426 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JWK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
Modern Strategy explains the permanent nature, but ever changing character, of strategy in light of the whole strategic experience of the twentieth century. The book is a major contribution to the general theory of strategy; it makes sense of the strategic history of the twentieth century, and provides understanding of what that strategic history implies for the century to come. The book offers a uniquely comprehensive analysis of the different facets of modern strategy. The classic writings of Carl von Clausewitz are reconsidered for their continuing relevance, while possible successors are appraised. In addition to arguing that ... Read more
Modern Strategy explains the permanent nature, but ever changing character, of strategy in light of the whole strategic experience of the twentieth century. The book is a major contribution to the general theory of strategy; it makes sense of the strategic history of the twentieth century, and provides understanding of what that strategic history implies for the century to come. The book offers a uniquely comprehensive analysis of the different facets of modern strategy. The classic writings of Carl von Clausewitz are reconsidered for their continuing relevance, while possible successors are appraised. In addition to arguing that ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
426
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Number of Pages
426
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198782513
SKU
V9780198782513
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Colin Gray
Colin Gray is Professor of International Politics and Director of the Centre for Security Studies at the University of Hull. He is the author of numerous books on strategy, including The Navy in the Post-Cold War World: The Uses and Value of Strategic Sea (1994), Explorations in Strategy (2nd edn, 1998), and The Second Nuclear Age (forthcoming 1999).
Reviews for Modern Strategy
There is much that is interesting and good in this book - Richard Hatfield - Policy Director, Ministry of Defence. R U S I Journal - June 2000 An excellent and necessary textbook for the international relations student. THES, February 2000 The Book is a dazzling accomplishment. The Washington,Times March 2000 Modern Strategy is a major contribution to our understanding ... Read more