1996, ISBN: 9780517691298

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Stanford University Press. Very Good. 6 x 1.42 x 9 inches. Paperback. 1996. 568 pages. <br>A navy is a state's main instrument of maritime fo rce. What it should do, what doctri… Mehr…

Stanford University Press. Very Good. 6 x 1.42 x 9 inches. Paperback. 1996. 568 pages. <br>A navy is a state's main instrument of maritime fo rce. What it should do, what doctrine it holds, what ships it dep loys, and how it fights are determined by practical political and military choices in relation to national needs. Choices are made according to the state's goals, perceived threat, maritime oppor tunity, technological capabilities, practical experience, and, no t the least, the way the sea service defines itself and its way o f war. This book is a history of the modern U.S. Navy. It explain s how the Navy, in the century after 1890, was formed and reforme d in the interaction of purpose, experience, and doctrine. Edito rial Reviews Review Baer takes what could have been a dry topic? the political history of the modern U.S. Navy?and turns it into i nteresting reading. -- Library Journal This is clearly one of th e two or three most important works in American naval history pub lished in the last decade; it has the potential to become a class ic in the field. Well researched and carefully nuanced, it provid es a distinctive perspective on the evolving historical relations hip between national interest and national politics on the one ha nd and naval power on the other. Not only is this a significant c ontribution to scholarship?one that will critically influence how historians and political scientists think about American naval p ower?it is an enormously readable work. Baer writes beautifully, and he has organized his material effectively. The book is fully accessible to anyone interested in naval history. -- Edward Rhode s ? Rutgers University A valuable book that stimulates reflectio n, reconsideration, and debate. -- International History Review A fine book: meticulous, judicious, incisive. It is a book to whi ch the conventional exaggerations?must reading, relevant, if you' re only going to read one book on the subject, etc.?actually may be said to apply. . . . It is a study of the interactions of tech nology, bureaucracy, politics and culture, of how an institution adapts, or fails to adapt, to changing conditions. As such, the b ook belongs on a lot of desks at the Pentagon. -- Washington Time s Policy makers will benefit greatly from reading Baer's erudite review of the navy's previous successes and failures in developi ng strategy. . . . In seeking to educate both the naval and the n on-naval communities, Baer admirably fulfills the special obligat ion of a public historian to convey to several audiences his spec ial understanding of the institution he serves. -- The Public His torian From the Back Cover A fine book: meticulous, judicious, i ncisive. It is a book to which the conventional exaggerations-mus t reading, relevant, if you're only going to read one book on the subject, etc.-actually may be said to apply. . . . It is a study of the interactions of technology, bureaucracy, politics and cul ture, of how an institution adapts, or fails to adapt, to changin g conditions. As such, the book belongs on a lot of desks at the Pentagon.-Washington Times Baer takes what could have been a dry topic-the political history of the modern U.S. Navy-and turns it into interesting reading.-Library Journal ., Stanford University Press, 1996, 3, London: Arms & Armour Press, 1990. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 160pp. 670g. Black cloth boards with browning to end-papers o/w FINE with contents tight and clean, in a FINE d/w. One of a short series of volumes published to present informed forecasting of the state of military hardware at the turn of the century. Illustrated with b/w photographs and line drawings.., Arms & Armour Press, 1990, 4.5, NY: Crescent Book, 1990. 1ST. HARDBOUOND. VERY GOOD in VERY GOOD jacket. 1ST. pp. 241. Title: Sea Forces of the WorldAuthorChant, Christopher Book ConditionUsed-VG/VG dust jacket, Edition 1st printing, Binding HARDBOUOND, ISBN 100517691299 ISBN 139780517691298 Publisher: Crescent Books Place of Publication: NY Date Published 1990. With over 200 full-color illustrations throughout The dawn of the 1990s finds the navies of the world in considerable flux. Inflation played a decisive part in reducing the construction programs in the 1980s at a time when theoretical developments combined with such practical experiences as the Falklands campaign of 1982 to persuade maritime powers of the vital contribution that can be made by effective navies. The result has been a resurgence in rebuilding and conversion programs that will last well into this decade: older vessels continue to be updated with more recent sensors and weapons-the very nature of the weapons fit has often been altered radically-and newer ships are being produced with greater flexibility to meet more stringent operational requirements. Smaller craft are being built with a decisive offensive punch in the form of eral tent anti-ship missiles., Crescent Book, 1990, 3<

1990, ISBN: 9780517691298

Pinedale Press, Queensland, 1987. Reprint. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition. Size: Quarto. 112 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlini… Mehr…

Pinedale Press, Queensland, 1987. Reprint. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition. Size: Quarto. 112 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Previous owner has written on base of textblock. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Rubbing to bottom edge of boards. This book is available and ready to be shipped.. An all Australian guide, with illustrations and text that bring it up to date with the latest methods applied across Australia. This all-Australian title has large scale drawings to make it easy to understand how the various stages and components fit together, The Owner Builder is shows how to plan the house to suit the chosen allotment, the most economical methods of owner building, how to identify and correct faulty building practices, the correct trade terms to use and how to order building products. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Home Decorating & Repair; Australia; 1980s; ISBN: 0959302433. ISBN/EAN: 9780959302431. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 6984. . 9780959302431, Pinedale Press, 1987, 2.5, NY: Crescent Book, 1990. 1ST. HARDBOUND. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. 1ST Title: Sea Forces of the WorldAuthorChant, Christopher Book ConditionUsed - VG/VG dust jacket, Edition 1st printing, Binding Hardcover, ISBN 100517691299 ISBN 139780517691298 Publisher: Crescent Books Place of Publication: NY Date Published 1990 With over 200 full-color illustrations throughout The dawn of the 1990s finds the navies of the world in considerable flux. Inflation played a decisive part in reducing the construction programs in the 1980s at a time when theoretical developments combined with such practical experiences as the Falklands campaign of 1982 to persuade maritime powers of the vital contribution that can be made by effective navies. The result has been a resurgence in rebuilding and conversion programs that will last well into this decade: older vessels continue to be updated with more recent sensors and weapons the very nature of the weapons fit has often been altered radically and newer ships are being produced with greater flexibility to meet more stringent operational requirements. Smaller craft are being built with a decisive offensive punch in the form of eral tent anti-ship missiles., Crescent Book, 1990, 3<

ISBN: 9780517691298

Crescent. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an o… Mehr…

Crescent. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owners name, short gifters inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included., Crescent, 3<

ISBN: 9780517691298

Crescent. Hardcover. 0517691299 1st printing. Ex-Library with markings. Very Good/dj Very Good. . Very Good., Crescent, 3