Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides a reference source for vital military and defence information.;Drawn from leading defence thinkers from around the world, the text avoids ethnocentrism and systematically takes into account the many different views and perspectives in defence thinking and research. It should prove to be a useful reference aid for faculty staff and students; all levels of military and defence agencies; researchers; journalists; active, reserve, and retired armed forces personnel; and citizens concerned about issues of defence, the military, foreign policy and security.