Binding: Paperback
Description: Warfare is the most dangerous threat faced by modern humanity. It is also one of the key influences that has shaped the politics economics and society of the modern period. But what do we mean by modern war? What causes modern wars to begin? Why do people fight in them why do they end and what have they achieved? In this accessible and compelling Very Short Introduction Richard English explores the assumptions we make about modern warfare and considers them against the backdrop of their historical reality. Drawing on the wide literature available including direct accounts of the experience of war English provides an authoritative account of modern war: its origins evolution dynamics and current trends. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Modern War: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): English Richard (Bishop Wardlaw Professor Of Politics And Director Of The Centre For The Study Of Terrorism And Political Violence University Of St Andrews)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199607891
Pages: 160 Pages, Approx 11 Black And White Illustrations And Maps
Publication Date: 10/1/2013
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Theory Of Warfare & Military Science