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 strategizingor coping with outside threatsis shortsighteddependent 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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Cimbala critically examines the rational behind Western defense policies based on deterrence. According to the author, nuclear strategizingor coping with outside threatsis shortsighteddependent 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.
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 strategizingor coping with outside threatsis shortsighteddependent 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.
Cimbala critically examines the rational behind Western defense policies based on deterrence. According to the author, nuclear strategizingor coping with outside threatsis shortsighteddependent 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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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780275929879 |
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Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
Publication date: | 08/03/1988 |
Pages: | 320 |
Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d) |
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