Strategy in the Contemporary World

by John Baylis (Editor), James J. Wirtz, Colin S. Gray

Bringing together contributions from top international experts, Strategy in the Contemporary World, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive and insightful introduction that assesses the role of military power in the contemporary world and the future of strategy in light of fast-paced technological change.
Taking a functional approach and looking at issues from both times of war and of peace, editors John Baylis, James J. Wirtz, and Colin S. Gray analyze the conflicts themselves and the ongoing debates about what can be learned from them. The text incorporates excellent learning features throughout, including readers' guides, key points, questions, text boxes, and suggestions for further reading.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
* A new chapter on cyberpower as a strategic instrument and the future of warfare in light of the phenomenal pace of technological innovation
* Increased coverage of the changing world order, the transition from war to peace, and arms control and deterrence (including an examination of the escalating tension between Iran and the West over Iran's nuclear weapons program)
* A rewritten introduction and substantial updates throughout
Strategy in the Contemporary World, Fourth Edition, is accompanied by a Companion Website that provides additional case studies and web links for students and PowerPoint-based lecture slides for instructors.

Genres: Nonfiction, Military Fiction, Politics, Reference, Political Science, War, International Relations

456 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2002

Reviews

[Rachel Matsuoka]

Pretty good as far as textbooks go. It is not without some obvious biases, but is anything? It's a textbook with an argument (one prominent one being that strategy is an art rather than a science and defends the relevance of strategic studies, that humanitarian aid is akin to war) more than a book that simply explains strategic studies. It sometimes gets into some very technical military stuff that I admit I kind of glossed over, but has several interesting chapters that give a decent overview of security and conflict in the modern day. I didn't mind the visible biases too much, but don't be bashing international humanitarian efforts when I'm just trying to learn, okay?

[Jerad]

Written by twats.

Linguistically not strong.

Ideologically wrong.

Factually shallow.

Ahh!

[Michiel Van R.]

2.5/5

[mharipin]

i haven't really read it. for sure. i've only read the introduction. but guess what, i find it really interesting.
i'm sure this book will really helpfull when i enter my "thesis-writing gate." (hopefully, next year. cross fingers for me. hehehe).

[Jennifer]

Didn't finish reading..

[Art]

Some of the best essays in strategic studies by some of the top thinkers in the field.