America's Armed Forces: A Handbook of Current and Future Capabilities - Hardcover

Connor, Robert E.; Sarkesian, Sam C.

 
9780313290121: America's Armed Forces: A Handbook of Current and Future Capabilities
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0313290121 ISBN 13: 9780313290121
Publisher: Greenwood, 1996

Synopsis

This handbook by 14 well-known experts provides an overall analysis of U.S. military strengths and weaknesses in the 1990s and needs at the turn of the century. The first part of the book covers the U.S. armed forces under the Department of Defense and the military chain of command. The second half of the book deals with the American way of war, different military conflicts, and noncombat contingencies. The introduction defines national security concepts and sets the stage for the assessments that follow; the conclusion evaluates the military challenges confronting the United States in the 21st century. Each chapter offers short lists of readings. A glossary and comprehensive index make this an easy-to-use reference for students, teachers, professionals, and general readers concerned with America's defense needs.

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About the Author

SAM C. SARKESIAN is Professor of Political Science at Loyola University of Chicago. He is the author of The New Battlefield: The United States and Unconventional Conflicts (Greenwood Press, 1986) and co-author (with Robert A. Vitas) of U.S. National Security Policy and Strategy: Documents and Policy Proposals (Greenwood Press, 1989).

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Publisher
Greenwood
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0313290121
ISBN 13 
9780313290121
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
488