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Schröfl, Josef / Thomas Pankratz et al (Hrsg.). Winning the Asymmetric War - Political, Social and Military Responses. Peter Lang, 2009.
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Winning the Asymmetric War

Political, Social and Military Responses
  • Peter Lang
  • 2009
  • Taschenbuch
  • 368 Seiten
  • ISBN 9783631572498
Herausgeber: Josef Schröfl / Thomas Pankratz / Sean Michael Cox

The study of asymmetrical warfare extends from the earliest known writings of man to the present day. While the term «asymmetrical warfare» may be unfamiliar to the lay person, the concept is by no means strange to any who have even minimal exposure to historical events. From the biblical story of David and Goliath to Herodotus' account of the Battle of Thermopylae to the American Revolution asymmetrical warfare has been recounted or documented throughout human history. Latest since 9/11 the phenomenon of asymmetric warfare has become a subject within the international relations. The essays in the book offer a detailed look at various aspects of asymmetrical

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warfare from the theoretical to the practical to manifestations of asymmetry in recent history. While not a comprehensive list of all the contemporary avenues of research on the subject, the authors provide a sample of the broad range of approaches to the study of asymmetrical warfare.

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