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NATO After Fifty Years
Rubin, Mark R.; Kay, Sean; Papacosma, S. Victor
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Description for NATO After Fifty Years
Hardback. Since the foundation of the Atlantic Alliance after World War II, the face of world politics, and consequently of NATO, has changed dramatically. This volume examines this alliance. It is suitable for courses relating to US defense policy, arms control and the military in politics, war and peace, and government and politics in Europe. Num Pages: 279 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1QFN; JPSF; JPSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 690.
Since the foundation of the Atlantic Alliance after World War II, the face of world politics, and consequently of NATO, has changed dramatically. NATO after Fifty Years examines, from a wide range of perspectives, the past, present, and future of the alliance, now in the throes of its most uncertain period. The contributors to this volume bring a diversity and breadth of perspectives that will make this book an invaluable teaching tool for courses relating to U.S. defense policy, arms control and the military in politics, international organizations, war and peace, international conflict, and government and politics in Europe.
Since the foundation of the Atlantic Alliance after World War II, the face of world politics, and consequently of NATO, has changed dramatically. NATO after Fifty Years examines, from a wide range of perspectives, the past, present, and future of the alliance, now in the throes of its most uncertain period. The contributors to this volume bring a diversity and breadth of perspectives that will make this book an invaluable teaching tool for courses relating to U.S. defense policy, arms control and the military in politics, international organizations, war and peace, international conflict, and government and politics in Europe.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
Number of Pages
279
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780842028851
SKU
V9780842028851
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About Rubin, Mark R.; Kay, Sean; Papacosma, S. Victor
Mark R. Rubin is associate professor of French and Director of the Center for International and Comparative Programs at Kent State University. Sean Kay is chair of the international studies program and professor of politics and government at Ohio Wesleyan University. S. Victor Papacosma is professor of history and director of the Lemnitzer Center for NATO and European Union Studies at Kent State University.
Reviews for NATO After Fifty Years
Marking the 50th anniversary of NATO, this illuminating collection of essays by an array of recognized experts explores the meaning and significance of what is arguably 'the most successful military alliance in history.' Incorporating diverse views from European and American perspectives, NATO after Fifty Years shos how NATO functioned during the Cold War and how its resonsibilities have shifted since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Taking into account the recent actions in Bosnia and Kosovo, it also probes prospects for the future. This book should appeal to readers with an interest in European affairs.
Mark T. Gilderhus, Lyndon B. Johnson Chair, Texas Christian University This collection of excellent and thought-provoking essays . . . presents the most up-to-date and thorough analysis of NATO throughout history, demonstrating its strengths and the limitations of its entanglement with the United States. It is a much-needed and long-awaited volume for any student interested in contemporary history and international security.
Saki R. Dockrill, King's College London There can be no doubt that this book will be a useful source of information and insight for both students of and experts on international relations.
The Journal Of Military History
NATO after Fifty Years explains how and why NATO continues to redefine its nature, scope, and role in the context of diverging interests between North America and Europe in the process of transforming and extending the security environment. The intersection between the editors' concept and the detailed yet issue-centered and eloquently written contributions sets an exemplary standard.
Gustav Schmidt, Ruhr-University Bochum
Mark T. Gilderhus, Lyndon B. Johnson Chair, Texas Christian University This collection of excellent and thought-provoking essays . . . presents the most up-to-date and thorough analysis of NATO throughout history, demonstrating its strengths and the limitations of its entanglement with the United States. It is a much-needed and long-awaited volume for any student interested in contemporary history and international security.
Saki R. Dockrill, King's College London There can be no doubt that this book will be a useful source of information and insight for both students of and experts on international relations.
The Journal Of Military History
NATO after Fifty Years explains how and why NATO continues to redefine its nature, scope, and role in the context of diverging interests between North America and Europe in the process of transforming and extending the security environment. The intersection between the editors' concept and the detailed yet issue-centered and eloquently written contributions sets an exemplary standard.
Gustav Schmidt, Ruhr-University Bochum