| Concepts of Non-Provocative Defence: Ideas and Practices in International Security 2002 Edition Contributor(s): Wiseman, G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0333790251 ISBN-13: 9780333790250 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: This book examines the viability of non-provocative defence - the controversial idea that defensive military policies and practices reduce the risk of wars and provide a viable basis for defending a society should war break out. Drawing on case studies from Europe, the 1991 Persian Gulf War, and Asia-Pacific, the author concludes that non-provocative defence concepts remain relevant and that they can help in deterring, conducting, and settling wars. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Public Policy - Military Policy |
| Dewey: 355.03 |
| LCCN: 2001038906 |
| Series: St Antony's |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 5.74" W x 8.8" (1.25 lbs) 293 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the viability of non-provocative defence - the controversial idea that defensive military policies and practices reduce the risk of wars and provide a viable basis for defending a society should war break out. Drawing on case studies from Europe, the 1991 Persian Gulf War, and Asia-Pacific, the author concludes that non-provocative defence concepts remain relevant and that they can help in deterring, conducting, and settling wars. |