現代の軍事戦略を理解する Understanding Contemporary Strategy

Kane, Thomas M./ Lonsdale, David J.

Routledge（2011/12発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 304 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780415461665
• DDC分類 355.4

基本説明

This new textbook explains and describes the key intellectual debates around military strategy in the early twenty-first century.

Full Description

Understanding Contemporary Strategy provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of modern strategy.Covering all the main issues in the field, the book explores the major themes through a combination of classical and modern strategic theory, history and current practice. The book is split into three main sections:Definition and Context : including discussion of the human, technological, intelligence, ethical and grand-strategic dimensionsStrategy in the Geographic Environments: land, sea, air and spaceContemporary Strategic Challenges: terrorism, insurgency and nuclear strategy.Each chapter presents the reader with a succinct summary of the topic, but also provides a challenging analysis of current issues, supporting students with pedagogical features such as suggested further reading, boxed case studies and study questions. This book will be essential reading for upper-level students of strategic studies, war studies, military history and international security.

Contents

Part 1Ethics of War 4. Technology and Revolutions in Military Affairs 5. Intelligence 6. Grand Strategy Part 2: The Geographical Dimensions 7. Land Power 8. Sea Power 9. Air Power 10. Space Power Part 3: Contemporary Strategic Challenges 11. Nuclear Strategy 12. Terrorism 13. Insurgency and Counterinsurgency 14. Conclusion: Patterns in Grand Strategy Today