Military Doctrine: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313352331)

This comprehensive volume provides a thorough overview of 20th- and 21st-century military doctrines worldwide.

Military Doctrine: A Reference Handbook takes a thorough look at 20th- and 21st-century military doctrines around the world. It excerpts relevant English-language scholarly and governmental literature to paint a picture of how military doctrine has developed in recent history, what military doctrines are currently operating on the world stage, and where military doctrine is heading in the near future. The book casts a wide net, scanning the relevant government documents, international agreements, monographs, journals, conference papers, and Internet resources to present a thorough overview of the importance of military doctrine in today's highly unstable world.

Because military institutions are important formulators of national military doctrine and not merely implementers, this book examines the roles played by military organizations around the world. With the proliferation of independent military scholars and the widespread influence of their work in the Internet age, the book also scans the "gray" literature and describes its effects on military doctrine.

Author: Bert Chapman
ISBN-10: 031335233X
ISBN-13: 9780313352331
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2009
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.10w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2010
Scitech Book News 12/01/2009 pg. 177