1st Edition
Ancient China on Postmodern War Enduring Ideas from the Chinese Strategic Tradition
By Thomas M. Kane
Copyright 2007
208 Pages
by
Routledge
204 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
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Sun Tzu and other classical Chinese strategic thinkers wrote in an era of social, economic and military revolution, and hoped to identify enduring principles of war and statecraft. The twenty-first century is a time of similarly revolutionary change, and this makes their ideas of particular relevance for today’s strategic environment. Placing these theories in historical context, Dr Kane explores... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Historical Background 3. From Modernism to Postmodernism in Contemporary Strategic Thought 4. The Nature of War 5. Waging War 6. Conclusion: Thinking About Strategy
Biography
Thomas M. Kane
