Active Defense - (Princeton Studies in International History and Politics) by M Taylor Fravel
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- What changes in China's modern defense policy reveal about military organizations and strategy Active Defense offers the first systematic look at China's military strategy from the mid-twentieth century to today.
- About the Author: M. Taylor Fravel is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and Director of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- 396 Pages
- Political Science, International Relations
- Series Name: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics
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What changes in China's modern defense policy reveal about military organizations and strategy
Active Defense offers the first systematic look at China's military strategy from the mid-twentieth century to today. Exploring the range and intensity of threats that China has faced, M. Taylor Fravel illuminates the nation's past and present military goals, and offers a rich set of cases for deepening the study of how and why states alter their defense policies.Review Quotes
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About the Author
M. Taylor Fravel is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and Director of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of Strong Borders, Secure Nation (Princeton). Twitter @fravelDimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 396
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: International Relations
Series Title: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: M Taylor Fravel
Language: English
Street Date: December 8, 2020
TCIN: 83758504
UPC: 9780691210339
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-4216
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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