The Oxford Handbook of War (Oxford Handbooks in Politics & International Relations)

The Oxford Handbook on War is the definitive analysis of war in the twenty-first century. With over forty senior authors from academia, government and the armed forces world-wide the Handbook explores the history, theory, ethics and practice of war. It first considers the fundamental causes of war, before reflecting on the moral and legal aspects of war. Theories on the practice of war lead into an analysis of the strategic conduct of war and non Western ways of war. The heart of the Handbook is a compelling analysis of the military conduct of war which is juxtaposed with consideration of technology, economy, industry, and war. In conclusion the volume looks to the future of this apparently perennial feature of human interaction. The Oxford Handbook of War is the definitive analysis of war in the twenty-first century. With over forty senior authors from academia, government and the armed forces world-wide the Handbook explores the history, theory, ethics and practice of war. The Handbook first considers the fundamental causes of war, before reflecting on the moral and legal aspects of war. Theories on the practice of war lead into an analysis of the strategic conduct of war and non Western ways of war. The heart of the Handbook is a compelling analysis of the military conduct of war which is juxtaposed with consideration of technology, economy, industry, and war. In conclusion the volume looks to the future of this apparently perennial feature of human interaction. This handbook will examine the context of war from the scholarly discipline's key theoretical perspectives and analyse the contemporary conduct of war at strategic, military, civilian, and organisational levels. In addition to examining the role war plays in the shifting and shaping of global norms, values, and structures, it will assess the machinery behind the war, in particular the defence and technological base of war as well as the mechanisms necessary to successfully govern victory and defeat. In addition to the classical Western approach the volume will incorporate perspectives from around the globe This Comprehensive Study Explores The History, Theory, Ethics And Practice Of War In The 21st Century. The Fundamental Causes Of War -- The Moral And Legal Aspects Of War -- Theories On The Practice Of War -- Strategic Conduct Of War -- Non-western Ways Of War -- The Military Conduct Of War -- Technology, Economy, Industry, And War -- Civil-military Cooperation And War -- War And Society -- Does War Have A Future? Edited By Julian Lindley-french And Yves Boyer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Covering all aspects of war in the modern era The Oxford Handbook of War will be the definitive study in this area for years to come.