{"product_id":"complex-deterrence-strategy-in-the-global-age-paperback","title":"Complex Deterrence: Strategy in the Global Age - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eT. V. Paul\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the costs of a preemptive foreign policy in Iraq have become clear, strategies such as containment and deterrence have been gaining currency among policy makers. This comprehensive book offers an agenda for the contemporary practice of deterrence-especially as it applies to nuclear weapons-in an increasingly heterogeneous global and political setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moving beyond the precepts of traditional deterrence theory, this groundbreaking volume offers insights for the use of deterrence in the modern world, where policy makers may encounter irrational actors, failed states, religious zeal, ambiguous power relationships, and other situations where the traditional rules of statecraft do not apply. A distinguished group of contributors here examines issues such as deterrence among the Great Powers; the problems of regional and nonstate actors; and actors armed with chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. \u003ci\u003eComplex Deterrence\u003c\/i\u003e will be a valuable resource for anyone facing the considerable challenge of fostering security and peace in the twenty-first century.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. V. Paul \u003c\/b\u003eis James McGill Professor of International Relations at McGill University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick M. Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of political science and the Tierney Chair in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of California, Irvine.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames J. Wirtz \u003c\/b\u003eis acting dean at the School of International Graduate Studies and professor of national security studies at the Naval Postgraduate School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754045178144,"sku":"9780226650036","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7f958ed98bc989271b201b18d92ab222.webp?v=1780032219","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/complex-deterrence-strategy-in-the-global-age-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}