Title: Strategy in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Strategic Studies
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0199548870
ISBN 13: 9780199548873
Binding: paperback
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: New
Weight: 36 ounces

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The most comprehensive analysis of strategic studies available, Strategy in the Contemporary World, Third Edition, reflects upon recent events and assesses the role of military power in the contemporary world. Taking a functional approach and looking at issues from both times of war and of peace, editors John Baylis, James J. Wirtz, and Colin S. Gray analyze the conflicts themselves--as well as what can be learned from them.

This new edition covers topics such as intelligence and strategy, strategic studies and its critics, as well as strategy in practice, providing a comprehensive and insightful collection of contributions from a team of leading experts in the field.

FEATURES

* Provides a more comprehensive analysis of strategic studies than any other text in its market
* Brings together contributions from international experts
* Incorporates excellent learning features throughout, including readers' guides, key points, questions, suggestions for further reading, and boxes
* Accompanied by a comprehensive Companion Website (www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199548873) with case studies, weblinks, PowerPoint lecture slides, and a (password-protected) Test Bank of multiple choice questions

NEW TO THIS EDITION

* Expanded coverage of key issues such as intelligence, critics of strategic studies, and strategy in practice
* New chapters on intelligence and strategy, strategic studies and its critics, and the practice of strategy
* New case studies for the online resource centre, including a case on the 2006 war in Lebanon and a case on the Gaza conflict

About the Author

Professor John Baylis is Emeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations and a former Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Swansea University. Professor Colin S. Gray is Professor of International Politics and Strategic Studies at the University of Reading. Professor James J. Wirtz is Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

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