Publisher's Synopsis
This book contains a concise review of the major theories of maritime power and provides a wide-ranging and universally applicable theory of maritime power and its utility in the upcoming century. This unique book does not concentrate on a few specific naval powers û it is applicable to every maritime state from Africa to the USA. It concludes that maritime power is an essential element in every maritime stateÆs strategic posture. As the only existing work that makes a comprehensive study and analysis of maritime power theory, this book is of particular value to those with an interest in maritime studies or international affairs.
