| The Dynamics of Coercion: American Foreign Policy and the Limits of Military Might Contributor(s): Byman, Daniel (Author), Waxman, Matthew C. (Author), Wolf, Jr. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521809916 ISBN-13: 9780521809917 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $127.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Political Science | American Government - General |
| Dewey: 355.033 |
| LCCN: 2001052691 |
| Series: Rand Studies in Policy Analysis |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.34 lbs) 300 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines how the United States uses limited military force and other means to influence adversaries and potential adversaries. It reviews when limited force can and cannot work and examines a range of current challenges, including those of guerrilla groups or minor powers armed with nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. It also looks at the complications arising from domestic politics and the difficulties of using force in an alliance. |