{"product_id":"when-innovation-failed-robert-c-castel-9781530439676","title":"When Innovation Failed: Soaring Creativity, Souring Outcomes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen is innovation a step in the wrong direction? New research by Robert C. Castel asks precisely this question, calling on innovation gurus and military decision-makers to think before changing for the sake of change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo achieve this, Castel uses several instances of regressive innovation, examining the affect of competing strategic cultures on military intervention. As examples, Castel presents a series of case studies drawn from diverse historical periods, locations and cultures to question whether innovation always equals increased effectiveness. Could a nation actually innovate itself into defeat?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen Innovation Failed\u003c\/i\u003e features groundbreaking research-and calls for more. While creativity is celebrated, Castel shows that regressive innovations are neither uncommon nor limited to a certain nation or historic era. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA much-needed, hard eyed view of the dark side of innovation. A profoundly important book. Admiral (Ret.) Ami Ayalon, Former Head of Israel's Shin Bet (General Security Service).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this fascinating book, Dr. Castel convincingly demonstrates that - the prevailing view notwithstanding - military innovation does not necessarily increase military effectiveness. Drawing on excellent case studies, Castel offers compelling explanations for why this may be so.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Professor Uri Bar-Joseph Haifa University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert C. Castel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1530439671\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781530439676\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/24\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d","brand":"Robert C. Castel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43936572637439,"sku":"9781530439676","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_79bf5ca1-f414-4849-8841-783c45eed50b.jpg?v=1681426112","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/when-innovation-failed-robert-c-castel-9781530439676","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}