{"product_id":"an-analysis-of-sun-tzus-the-art-of-war-paperback","title":"An Analysis of Sun Tzu's the Art of War - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRamon Pacheco Pardo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun Tzu's\u003cem\u003e The Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e is a series of lessons in the applied art of problem solving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun (544 BC-496 BC), an experienced general from the Warring States period of Chinese history, saw war as an inevitable problem - indeed, the ultimate problem confronting the state. \u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e summarises his lessons on how to solve the problems raised by conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work comprises a series of pithy discussions of the different strategic situations that might arise, and the best responses for each. In many ways it is a masterclass in the application of critical thinking to practical affairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspiring generals are advised to 'appraise the situation' according to five separate criteria, and to plan accordingly. 'The expert at battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage', Sun writes, so every general must assess their situation from every angle, and establish not only the best way to give themselves the strategic advantage - but also of preventing the other side from giving itself the advantage. Throughout the text, Sun epitomises the qualities of a good problem solver by focusing on the nature of the problem; asking productive questions about it; and making sound decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo\u003c\/strong\u003e is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at King's College London. He holds a PhD in International Relations form the London School of Economics and is a research associate at the Lau China Institute and the Global Studies Institute in Hong Kong. Dr Pacheco Pardo has held visiting positions at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Korea University and sits on the editorial board of Global Studies Journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 05, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51796842512672,"sku":"9781912127535","price":14.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1f0011498ff020893fbeb81b44414d34.webp?v=1780768005","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-analysis-of-sun-tzus-the-art-of-war-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}