Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality
This is an excellent advanced study in strategy in the nuclear age. Cimbala covers the field thoroughly. He challenges much of the conventional and established approaches to deterrence and crisis management. . . . Cimbala's work is a valuable and refreshing addition to the literature. Scholars will find it enriching and challenging. . . . This is a must acquisition for university and professional libraries. Choice

Cimbala critically examines the rational behind Western defense policies based on deterrence. According to the author, nuclear strategizing—or coping with outside threats—is shortsighted—dependent as it is on economic analogies and technical fixation. It leaves unanswered important questions about the relationships between strategy, politics, and long-term defense goals. Cimbala examines a number of issues from this point of departure, including: arms control, de-escalation and escalation, control of nuclear forecast, and the future of conventional forces.

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Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality
This is an excellent advanced study in strategy in the nuclear age. Cimbala covers the field thoroughly. He challenges much of the conventional and established approaches to deterrence and crisis management. . . . Cimbala's work is a valuable and refreshing addition to the literature. Scholars will find it enriching and challenging. . . . This is a must acquisition for university and professional libraries. Choice

Cimbala critically examines the rational behind Western defense policies based on deterrence. According to the author, nuclear strategizing—or coping with outside threats—is shortsighted—dependent as it is on economic analogies and technical fixation. It leaves unanswered important questions about the relationships between strategy, politics, and long-term defense goals. Cimbala examines a number of issues from this point of departure, including: arms control, de-escalation and escalation, control of nuclear forecast, and the future of conventional forces.

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Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality

Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality

by Stephen J. Cimbala
Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality

Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality

by Stephen J. Cimbala

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This is an excellent advanced study in strategy in the nuclear age. Cimbala covers the field thoroughly. He challenges much of the conventional and established approaches to deterrence and crisis management. . . . Cimbala's work is a valuable and refreshing addition to the literature. Scholars will find it enriching and challenging. . . . This is a must acquisition for university and professional libraries. Choice

Cimbala critically examines the rational behind Western defense policies based on deterrence. According to the author, nuclear strategizing—or coping with outside threats—is shortsighted—dependent as it is on economic analogies and technical fixation. It leaves unanswered important questions about the relationships between strategy, politics, and long-term defense goals. Cimbala examines a number of issues from this point of departure, including: arms control, de-escalation and escalation, control of nuclear forecast, and the future of conventional forces.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780275929879
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 08/03/1988
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

STEPHEN J. CIMBALA is Professor of Political Science at Pennsylvania State University.

Table of Contents

Nuclear Strategizing
Strategy and Control in the Nuclear Age
Nuclear Scientism and Nuclear Strategism
Deterrence, Rationality, and Nuclear Weapons
De-Escalation and War Termination
Missile Defense: Rationality or Escapism
Deterrence Rationality and Political Consistency
Expected and Unexpected Wars
Nuclear Surprise
Arms Conrol and U.S. Nuclear Strategy
Force and Policy in the Nuclear Age

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