Preventive Attack and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Comparative Historical Anal

Description: Preventive Attack and Weapons of Mass Destruction by Lyle J. Goldstein A study of rivalries involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and examines notions that preventive and preemptive war have long been closely tied to such weapons. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The controversial Bush doctrine of preemptive war is often described as revolutionary. In fact, as this comparative study of rivalries involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) shows, notions of preventive and preemptive war have long been closely tied to such weapons. In this study, a wealth of historical data is analyzed to address the fundamental question that WMD proliferation raises for U.S. defense policy: will the projection of U.S. power be deterred by nascent WMD arsenals in the hands of rogue states? This wide-ranging comparison yields the conclusion that small WMD arsenals do not have the deterrent effects often attributed to them by scholars and analysts. These theorists ignore historys close calls, an oversight we share at our peril. Flap The controversial Bush doctrine of preemptive war is often described as revolutionary. In fact, as this comparative study of rivalries involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) shows, notions of preventive and preemptive war have long been closely tied to such weapons. In this study, a wealth of historical data is analyzed to address the fundamental question that WMD proliferation raises for U.S. defense policy: will the projection of U.S. power be deterred by nascent WMD arsenals in the hands of rogue states? This wide-ranging comparison yields the conclusion that small WMD arsenals do not have the deterrent effects often attributed to them by scholars and analysts. These theorists ignore historys close calls, an oversight we share at our peril. Author Biography Lyle J. Goldstein is Associate Professor of Strategic Studies and Vice-Chairman of the Eurasia Studies Group at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI. He is also Adjunct Associate Professor of International Politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Table of Contents @fmct:Contents @toc4:Prefaceiii List of Figures and Tablesiii Abbreviationsiii @toc2:1Introduction1 2Literature and Methods00 3Case 1: The Early Cold War000 4Case 2: The United States and China000 5Case 3: The Soviet Union and China000 6Case 4: China and India000 7Case 5: Israel and Iraq000 8Contemporary Cases: the 1990s000 9Conclusion000 10Epilogue: The Bush Doctrine000 @toc4:Notes000 Works Cited000 Review "Through his keen comparison of numerous cases and his empirical valdation of previously unproven hypotheses, Goldstein has made a valuable addition to the literature on weapons of mass destruction, national security, and international conflict." - Books & Culture "Readers who are either interested in or who must grapple with the issues raised here should read this book before making up their minds on any course of action." - Parameters Long Description The controversial Bush doctrine of preemptive war is often described as revolutionary. In fact, as this comparative study of rivalries involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) shows, notions of preventive and preemptive war have long been closely tied to such weapons. In this study, a wealth of historical data is analyzed to address the fundamental question that WMD proliferation raises for U.S. defense policy: will the projection of U.S. power be deterred by nascent WMD arsenals in the hands of rogue states? This wide-ranging comparison yields the conclusion that small WMD arsenals do not have the deterrent effects often attributed to them by scholars and analysts. These theorists ignore historys close calls, an oversight we share at our peril. Review Quote "Through his keen comparison of numerous cases and his empirical valdation of previously unproven hypotheses, Goldstein has made a valuable addition to the literature on weapons of mass destruction, national security, and international conflict." Details ISBN0804750262 Author Lyle J. Goldstein Short Title PREVENTIVE ATTACK & WEAPONS OF Publisher Stanford University Press Language English ISBN-10 0804750262 ISBN-13 9780804750264 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 358/.3 Imprint Stanford University Press Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Subtitle A Comparative Historical Analysis DOI 10.1604/9780804750264 UK Release Date 2005-12-20 AU Release Date 2005-12-20 NZ Release Date 2005-12-20 US Release Date 2005-12-20 Pages 280 Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-12-20 Audience Undergraduate Illustrations 3 tables, 2 figures, 5 maps We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159853261;

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