Description: Understanding Modern Warfare A fully revised and updated new edition of the leading introduction to the theory and conduct of warfare. David Jordan (Author), James D. Kiras (Author), David J. Lonsdale (Author), Ian Speller (Author), Christopher Tuck (Author), C. Dale Walton (Author) 9781107134195, Cambridge University Press Hardback, published 14 July 2016 490 pages 25.2 x 18 x 2.5 cm, 1.11 kg 'This is a terrific volume! I wish it had been available for my students when I was Commandant of the National War College. Extremely well written, clear and comprehensive, it addresses both the theory and practice of modern war, including the conflicts of this century. Usefully, each chapter stands alone [and the book includes] very helpful suggestions for further reading - destined to be the standard reference on the subject.' Michael McDevitt, Former Rear Admiral, United States Navy Understanding Modern Warfare has established itself as the leading introduction to the issues, ideas, concepts and context necessary to understand the theory and conduct of warfare in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It is an invaluable text for military professionals and students of military history. Key features include: incisive coverage of the debates surrounding contemporary and future warfare; accessible, yet sophisticated, discussion across the land, sea, and air environments; and coverage of contemporary topics such as drones, cyber warfare, and hybrid warfare. The book makes extensive use of text boxes to explain key concepts and to reference extended examples, and it includes annotated guides to further reading and key questions to promote the reader's further thinking. This second edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account new debates and recent events in Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, and it has also been restructured to further improve its usefulness as a teaching tool. Preface Introduction Part I. Strategy: 1. The study and theory of strategy 2. Strategy defined 3. The practice of strategy Part II. Land Warfare: 4. Concepts of land warfare 5. Modern land warfare 6. Future land warfare Part III. Naval Warfare: 7. Concepts of naval warfare 8. The evolution of naval warfare 9. Naval warfare in the twenty-first century Part IV. Air and Space Warfare: 10. Concepts and characteristics of air and space warfare 11. The evolution of air and space power 12. Air and space power in the contemporary era: 1990–2030 Part V. Irregular Warfare: 13. Key concepts and terms of irregular warfare 14. The historical practice of irregular warfare 15. Current irregular warfare Part VI. Weapons of Mass Destruction: 16. Weapons of mass destruction: radiological, biological, and chemical weapons 17. Weapons of mass destruction: nuclear weapons Conclusion Glossary Index. Subject Areas: International relations [JPS]
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BIC Subject Area 1: International relations [JPS]
Number of Pages: 490 Pages
Publication Name: Understanding Modern Warfare
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 252 mm
Subject: Government
Publication Year: 2016
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 1110 g
Author: Christopher Tuck, C. Dale Walton, David Jordan, James D. Kiras, David J. Lonsdale, Ian Speller
Item Width: 180 mm
Format: Hardcover