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  Strategy in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Strategic Studies (Paperback) Edited by John Baylis, Edited by James J. Wirtz, Edited by Colin S. Gray

  

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  Short Description for Strategy in the Contemporary WorldThe third edition of this successful textbook has been completely revised and updated in light of recent events. Its comprehensive coverage of issues of war and peace such as terrorism, intelligence, and weapons of mass destruction makes it the major strategic studies textbook in the field.
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  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Published: 01 February 2010
  • Format: Paperback 480 pages
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  • Categories: Linguistics | International Relations | Defence Strategy, Planning & Research | Military Engineering
  • ISBN 13: 9780199548873 ISBN 10: 0199548870
  • Sales rank: 74,486

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• Praised for its clear vision, Strategy in the Contemporary World, 3e reflects on 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, the text analyses the conflicts themselves as well as what can be learned from them. The 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. The book is accompanied by an online resource centre providing additional resources for both students and lecturers. Student resources: Additional case studies including the Iran-Iraq war and the 2006 war in Lebanon Web links Lecturer resources: PowerPoint slides A test bank of multiple choice questions