| The Use of Force After the Cold War Revised Edition Contributor(s): Brands, H. W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1585443034 ISBN-13: 9781585443031 Publisher: Texas A&M University Press OUR PRICE: $19.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: The end of the Cold War created a near-euphoria that nations might rely less on military force and that the Doomsday nuclear clock mights up short of midnight. Events soon dashed the higher of these hopes, but the nature of military force and the uses to which it might be put did appear to be changing. Here, eleven scholars address the political, moral, and military factors in the decision to use or avoid military force. Case studies of the Gulf War and Bosnia, the role of women in the armed forces, intelligence agencies, and inter-branch and inter-agency tensions and cooperation inform the various chapters. An introduction by H. W. Brands ties together the themes and perspectives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - Diplomacy - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch |
| Dewey: 355.033 |
| LCCN: 99058775 |
| Series: Foreign Relations and the Presidency (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.38" W x 9.22" (1.06 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1980's - Chronological Period - 1990's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The end of the Cold War created a near-euphoria that nations might resort less to military force and that the Doomsday nuclear clock might stop short of midnight. Events soon dashed the higher of these hopes, but the nature of military force and the uses to which it might be put did appear to be changing. In this volume eleven leading scholars apply their particular expertise to understanding what (if anything) has changed and what has not, why the patterns are as they are, and just what the future might bring. Together, the authors address political, moral, and military factors in the decision to use or avoid military force. Case studies of the Gulf War and Bosnia, analyses of the role of women in the armed forces and the role of intelligence agencies, and studies of inter-branch and inter-agency tensions and cooperation inform the various chapters. A strong and thoughtful introduction by H. W. Brands provides the context that ties together the themes and perspectives. Scholars in this distinguished collection include Stephen Biddle, Alexander L. George, J. Bryan Hehir, Andrew Kohut, Andrew Krepinevich, James M. Lindsay, Charles Moskos, Williamson Murray, Bruce Russett, Tony Smith, and Susan L. Woodward. The volume will help scholars, policy makers, and concerned citizens contemplate national alternatives when force threatens. |