| Game Theory and National Security Contributor(s): Brams, Steven (Author), Kilgour, D. Marc (Author) |
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ISBN: 1557860033 ISBN-13: 9781557860033 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $60.34 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1991 Annotation: In this path-breaking theoretical work, political scientist Steven Brams and mathematician Mark Kilgour show how game theory can be applied to the rigorous development and thoughtful analysis of several critical problems that afflict the security of nations, from the deterrence of foes who might launch attacks, to the stabilization of crises that could explode into wars. In addition, they analyze a variety of related questions, including the interlocking preferences that fuel arms races, the strategic impact that Star Wars may have on nuclear deterrence, and optimal strategies for verifying arms control treaties. Of interest to students on international relations and foreign policy as well as those concerned with the formal analysis of conflict, "Game Theory and National Security" provides new foundations for understanding the rational basis of international conflict. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
| Dewey: 355.030 |
| LCCN: 88005018 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.38" W x 9.32" (1.08 lbs) 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this path-breaking theoretical work, political scientist Steven Brams and mathematician Mark Kilgour show how game theory can be applied to the rigorous development and thoughtful analysis of several critical problems that afflict the security of nations, from the deterrence of foes who might launch attacks, to the stabilization of crises that could explode into wars. In addition, they analyze a variety of related questions, including the interlocking preferences that fuel arms races, the strategic impact that Star Wars may have on nuclear deterrence, and optimal strategies for verifying arms control treaties. Of interest to students on international relations and foreign policy as well as those concerned with the formal analysis of conflict, Game Theory and National Security provides new foundations for understanding the rational basis of international conflict. |
