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Warfare & defence
Paperback. From the Korean War to the conflict in Iraq, this book examines the ways in which the American public decides whether to support the use of military force. Contrary to the conventional view, it demonstrates that the public does not respond reflexively and solely to the number of casualties in a conflict. Num Pages: 280 pages, 13 line illus. 48 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBWS; JPS; JPVK; JPWS; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691139081
- ISBN
- 9780691139081
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.73
€ 46.99
€ 33.73
Paperback. Shows how the experiences of African American soldiers during World War II and the Korean War influenced many of them to challenge white supremacy in the South when they returned home. Focusing on the motivations of individual black veterans, this book explores the relationship between military service and political activism. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, 13 line illus. 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH1; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691140049
- ISBN
- 9780691140049
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Paperback. Helps solve some of the most enduring puzzles in military history, such as why Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, why Germany in 1918 renewed its attack in the West after securing peace with Russia in the East, and why Britain refused to seek peace terms with Germany after France fell in 1940. Num Pages: 320 pages, 3 halftones. 3 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: JPS; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691140605
- ISBN
- 9780691140605
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.35
€ 40.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. Provides an examination of the intelligence failures that preceded September 11. This work shows how and why the intelligence system itself left us vulnerable. It argues that after the Cold War ended, the CIA and FBI failed to adapt to the rise of terrorism. Num Pages: 336 pages, 10 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPSH; JPWL2; JWKF; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691141039
- ISBN
- 9780691141039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 31.19
€ 43.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. Conventional wisdom holds that the American military is overwhelmingly conservative and Republican, and extremely political. This title reveals that the rank-and-file army is not nearly as homogeneous as we think - or as politically active - and that political attitudes across the ranks are undergoing a substantial shift. Num Pages: 280 pages, 20 line illus. 52 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPL; JPVK; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691142258
- ISBN
- 9780691142258
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.81
€ 46.99
€ 33.81
Hardback. "The papers published in this volume resulted from a conference on early Greek hoplite warfare held at Yale University in April 2008." Editor(s): Kagan, Donald M.; Viggiano, Gregory F. Num Pages: 312 pages, 9 halftones. 5 line illus. 4 tables. 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691143019
- ISBN
- 9780691143019
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Condition: New
€ 57.07€ 45.21
€ 57.07
€ 45.21
Paperback. Examines how the financial and organizational challenges of adopting the methods of fighting wars can influence the international balance of power. This title argues that a state or actor wishing to adopt a military innovation must possess the financial resources to buy or build the technology and the internal organizational capacity. Num Pages: 264 pages, 10 line illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691143965
- ISBN
- 9780691143965
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.81
€ 46.99
€ 33.81
Hardback. While focusing on social thought, this book draws on many disciplines, including philosophy, anthropology, and political science. It demonstrates the profound difficulties social thinkers - including liberals, socialists, and those intellectuals who could be regarded as the sociologists - had in coming to terms with the phenomenon of war. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; JFCX; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691150840
- ISBN
- 9780691150840
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.20
€ 52.99
€ 38.20
Hardback. Modern warfare is almost always multilateral to one degree or another, requiring countries to cooperate as allies or coalition partners. This title explores how government structures and party politics in NATO countries shape how battles are waged in the field. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 line illus. 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1QFN; HBWS4; JPSN; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691159386
- ISBN
- 9780691159386
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.20
€ 52.99
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Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 halftones. 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691168432
- ISBN
- 9780691168432
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.68
€ 26.99
€ 20.68
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; JPH; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691612034
- ISBN
- 9780691612034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.51€ 42.58
€ 53.51
€ 42.58
Paperback. The description for this book, Strategy in the Missile Age, will be forthcoming. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691624617
- ISBN
- 9780691624617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.97€ 53.97
€ 68.97
€ 53.97
Paperback. Thomas examines global development and security agendas, and how they impact on individual human security in the 1990s. Series: Human Security in the Global Economy. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JPVH; JWK; KCL; KCP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745314211
- ISBN
- 9780745314211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.03
€ 36.99
€ 29.03
Paperback. Practical guide from a conflict-resolution expert that shows how ordinary people can become peace-builders in violent societies. Num Pages: 280 pages, 8 figures. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPVH; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Edition
- First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745318356
- ISBN
- 9780745318356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.81
€ 40.99
€ 31.81
Paperback. A comprehensive survey of the effect of US military bases abroad, including the movements against them. Editor(s): Lutz, Catherine. Series: Transnational Institute. Num Pages: 368 pages, 4 maps + 6 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; JWK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745328324
- ISBN
- 9780745328324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.90
€ 37.99
€ 29.90
Hardback. Examines the methods used to depict, defend and justify the use of state violence in recent wars, from Iraq to Libya. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPVN; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745331805
- ISBN
- 9780745331805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.07€ 84.39
€ 101.07
€ 84.39
Hardback. Reveals the corruption endemic in Britain's biggest arms deals over the last fifty years. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPS; JPZ; JWXF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745334271
- ISBN
- 9780745334271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.07€ 84.39
€ 101.07
€ 84.39
Paperback. aeo An exciting new introductory textbook that clearly lays out and explores both traditional and non--traditional approaches to security studies. aeo completely right up--to--date in its discussion of all the major new developments within security studies. aeo Accessibly written and suitable to readers with no previous knowledge of the area. Num Pages: 240 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745617732
- ISBN
- 9780745617732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.14
€ 26.14
Paperback. Future developments in war, armed conflict and international relations are central to our collective fate in this century. This book looks forward by considering the forces that will drive changes in military organizations, sources of conflict, the power of states and the nature of the international system. Series: Themes for the 21st Century Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JM; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 136 x 13. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625218
- ISBN
- 9780745625218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.53
€ 23.53
Hardback. Written by Hans Joas, one of Europea s leading social theorists. Asks how contemporary social and political thought can come to terms with the ongoing proliferation of war and state violence. Draws on a wide range of material, from World War I and Vietnam to the Gulf War and the conflicts in the Balkans. Translator(s): Livingstone, Rodney. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFE; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745626444
- ISBN
- 9780745626444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.61
€ 79.61