Strategy in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Strategic Studies

by John Baylis (Editor), James J. Wirtz (Editor), Eliot A. Cohen (Editor)

Completely revised and updated to address changes that have taken place since 9/11, the second edition of this compelling collection takes a sophisticated look at the role of military power in the contemporary world.
In this essential resource, the authors analyze recent conflicts from Afghanistan to the Iraq War, considering the ongoing debates on the lessons that can be learned from these wars. In addition, they examine the controversy surrounding the recent revolution in military affairs--a
transformation that has been brought about in response to the phenomenal pace of innovation in electronics and computer systems.

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

416 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2002

Reviews

[Rachel Matsuoka · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Written by twats.

Linguistically not strong.

Ideologically wrong.

Factually shallow.

Ahh!

[Michiel Van R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5

[mharipin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't finish reading..

[Art · Rating 5 out of 5]

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