| Science, Strategy and War: The Strategic Theory of John Boyd Contributor(s): Osinga, Frans P. B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415371031 ISBN-13: 9780415371032 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: This is an in-depth analysis of the strategic theories of John Boyd, the leading US strategist. The book corrects the common misinterpretations of his work, showing how his thinking impacted on US military doctrine and defense policy over the past 25 years. Boyd is important for his introduction of scientific and philosophical developments into a methodology for strategic thinking. This book presents these complex ideas in an enlightening context. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - History | Military - Strategy |
| Dewey: 355.409 |
| LCCN: 2006013508 |
| Series: Strategy and History |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.29" W x 9.4" (1.36 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: John Boyd is often known exclusively for the so-called 'OODA' loop model he developed. This model refers to a decision-making process and to the idea that military victory goes to the side that can complete the cycle from observation to action the fastest. This book aims to redress this state of affairs and re-examines John Boyd's original contribution to strategic theory. By highlighting diverse sources that shaped Boyd's thinking, and by offering a comprehensive overview of Boyd's work, this volume demonstrates that the common interpretation of the meaning of Boyd's OODA loop concept is incomplete. It also shows that Boyd's work is much more comprehensive, richer and deeper than is generally thought. With his ideas featuring in the literature on Network Centric Warfare, a key element of the US and NATO's so-called 'military transformation' programmes, as well as in the debate on Fourth Generation Warfare, Boyd continues to exert a strong influence on Western military thinking. Dr Osinga demonstrates how Boyd's work can helps us to understand the new strategic threats in the post- 9/11 world, and establishes why John Boyd should be regarded as one of the most important (post)modern strategic theorists. |