American Defense Policy by Peter L Hays
ong valued by instructors of courses in political science, international relations, military affairs, and American national security, American Defense Policy remains the most complete introduction to the vital security issues facing the United States. Thoroughly updated to include the challenges of post-Cold War security, the seventh edition returns to the book's classic format of organizing essential readings around a defense policy process model. Part 1 introduces the subject and establishes the context for studying American defense policy making; Part 2 examines the roles of the chief players in policy formation and implementation; Part 3 outlines the various processes involved in policy formulation; and Parts 4 and 5 address current U.S. defense policies, reviewing excerpts from key defense policy statements and assessing the likely challenges for future policy makers.
From reviews of previous editions: "Perhaps the best book of its kind in the field"--'Foreign Affairs' "A worthwhile addition to the library of anyone interested in American defense policy."--'Military Review' "This book is an attempt to assemble in one volume a representative selection of the recent extensive American writings on defense matters; it succeeds brilliantly and, in a field in which the student and the policy-maker can equally become bogged down in the sheer volume of words, its editors have done a commendable service by concise compilation."--'International Affairs'
Peter L. Hays is director of the U.S. Air Force Institute for National Security Studies, Brenda J. Vallance is associate professor and deputy head in the Department of Political Science, and Alan R. Van Tassel is deputy director of the U.S. Air Force Institute for National Security Studies, U.S. Air Force Academy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801854736 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801854733 |
| Title | American Defense Policy |
| Author | Peter L Hays |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 1996-12-06 |
| Number of pages | 624 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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