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- Condition
- Title
- Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win
- ISBN
- 9781597970914
- Book Title
- Beating Goliath : Why Insurgencies Win
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Military / Strategy, Military / General, Revolutionary, Military / Vietnam War, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / United States
- Item Weight
- 23.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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Publisher
Potomac Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1597970913
ISBN-13
9781597970914
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77433841
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beating Goliath : Why Insurgencies Win
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Military / Strategy, Military / General, Revolutionary, Military / Vietnam War, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / United States
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2007-001847
Reviews
This book is highly recommended to any national-level elected political officials, military personnel of all ranks, civil servants dealing with foreign policy or the Department of Defense and to any citizen who wants to know more than the popular media can give you. This is an excellent work., Through solid research and astute analysis, Dr. Record demonstrates that the United States is 'not particularly good' at precisely the type of armed conflict it expects to encounter in coming decades--counterinsurgency. This idea has immense repercussions for future American strategy. All policymakers, scholars, and citizens concerned with U.S. security should grapple with the implications of Beating Goliath. , The United States would be better off if more people read Jeffrey Record's insightful analysis--especially people in power. His analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the American way of war is by itself worth the price of the book., The United States would be better off if more people read Jeffrey Record's insightful analysis-especially people in power. His analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the American way of war is by itself worth the price of the book., Beating Goliath is a small book that packs a big wallop. Jeffrey Record's explanation as to why insurgencies pose such a daunting challenge for powerful nations--especially for the United States--is succinct, incisive, and compelling., eoe Beating Goliath is relevant to both Americae(tm)s current wars and to developing capabilities for future wars.e, "Through solid research and astute analysis, Dr. Record demonstrates that the United States is 'not particularly good' at precisely the type of armed conflict it expects to encounter in coming decadese"counterinsurgency. This idea has immense repercussions for future American strategy. All policymakers, scholars, and citizens concerned with U.S. security should grapple with the implications of Beating Goliath. ", eoeThis book is highly recommended to any national-level elected political officials, military personnel of all ranks, civil servants dealing with foreign policy or the Department of Defense and to any citizen who wants to know more than the popular media can give you. This is an excellent work.e, This reflective critique, illuminated by historical insight, offers much for general readers, specialists, and policy makers to consider., Record has given us a thoughtful, well-researched, historically based, look at a problem all too timely... Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win stands as one of the best of the recent books on the evolving nature of insurgencies and the challenges they present., Record's Beating Goliath is a book everyone should read. Its insights into US public opinion and strategic culture, its analysis of the current US war in Iraq and its conclusions--cogently summing up the policy-relevant literature on asymmetrical conflict outcomes and counter-insurgency strategy--are among the best and most accessible of any of these subjects in print., Record's well-chosen case studies highlight the common characteristics of successful insurgencies. . . .His analysis is persuasive and makes for a sobering read., Beating Goliath is short, clear, interesting, and practical-that is, everything a book designed to change minds should be. It is also full of arguments and conclusions that will surprise many readers and would greatly improve America's decisions about when and how to commit military force. This is a valuable book for military professionals and the intelligent non-expert public alike., "The United States would be better off if more people read Jeffrey Record's insightful analysise"especially people in power. His analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the American way of war is by itself worth the price of the book.", Beating Goliath is relevant to both America's current wars and to developing capabilities for future wars., eoeRecord has given us a thoughtful, well-researched, historically based, look at a problem all too timelye Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win stands as one of the best of the recent books on the evolving nature of insurgencies and the challenges they present.e, " Beating Goliath is short, clear, interesting, and practicale"that is, everything a book designed to change minds should be. It is also full of arguments and conclusions that will surprise many readers and would greatly improve America's decisions about when and how to commit military force. This is a valuable book for military professionals and the intelligent non-expert public alike.", Through solid research and astute analysis, Dr. Record demonstrates that the United States is 'not particularly good' at precisely the type of armed conflict it expects to encounter in coming decades-counterinsurgency. This idea has immense repercussions for future American strategy. All policymakers, scholars, and citizens concerned with U.S. security should grapple with the implications of Beating Goliath. , Beating Goliath is relevant to both America's current wars and to developing capabilities for future wars., eoeThis impressive book deserves a wide audience. Undergraduates and general readers will find this book to be an excellent introduction to the topic. The high level of analysis also makes this book essential reading for war-fighting practitioners and counterinsurgency specialists.e, " Beating Goliath is a small book that packs a big wallop. Jeffrey Record's explanation as to why insurgencies pose such a daunting challenge for powerful nationse"especially for the United Statese"is succinct, incisive, and compelling.", Beating Goliath is a small book that packs a big wallop. Jeffrey Record's explanation as to why insurgencies pose such a daunting challenge for powerful nations-especially for the United States-is succinct, incisive, and compelling., Beating Goliath is short, clear, interesting, and practical--that is, everything a book designed to change minds should be. It is also full of arguments and conclusions that will surprise many readers and would greatly improve America's decisions about when and how to commit military force. This is a valuable book for military professionals and the intelligent non-expert public alike., This impressive book deserves a wide audience. Undergraduates and general readers will find this book to be an excellent introduction to the topic. The high level of analysis also makes this book essential reading for war-fighting practitioners and counterinsurgency specialists., Record has given us a thoughtful, well-researched, historically based, look at a problem all too timely… Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win stands as one of the best of the recent books on the evolving nature of insurgencies and the challenges they present., "Record's Beating Goliath is a book everyone should read. Its insights into US public opinion and strategic culture, its analysis of the current US war in Iraq and its conclusionse"cogently summing up the policy-relevant literature on asymmetrical conflict outcomes and counter-insurgency strategye"are among the best and most accessible of any of these subjects in print.", Record's Beating Goliath is a book everyone should read. Its insights into US public opinion and strategic culture, its analysis of the current US war in Iraq and its conclusions-cogently summing up the policy-relevant literature on asymmetrical conflict outcomes and counter-insurgency strategy-are among the best and most accessible of any of these subjects in print.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
355.02/18
Synopsis
Beating Goliath examines the phenomenon of victories by the weak over the strong'more specifically, insurgencies that succeeded against great powers. Jeffrey Record reviews eleven insurgent wars from 1775 to the present and determines why the seemingly weaker side won. He concludes that external assistance correlates more consistently with insurgent success than any other explanation. He does not disparage the critical importance of will, strategy, and strong-side regime type or suggest that external assistance guarantees success. Indeed, in all cases, some combination of these factors is usually present. But Record finds few if any cases of unassisted insurgent victories except against the most decrepit regimes. Having identified the ingredients of insurgent success, Record examines the present insurgency in Iraq and whether the United States can win. In so doing, Record employs a comparative analysis of the Vietnam War and the Iraq War. He also identifies and assesses the influence of distinctive features of the American way of war on the U.S. forces? performance against the Iraqi insurgency. Make no mistake: insurgent victories are the exception, not the rule. But when David does beat Goliath, the consequences can be earth shattering and change the course of history. Jeffrey Record's persuasive logic and clear writing make this timely book a must read for scholars, policymakers, military strategists, and anyone interested in the Iraq War's outcome., Beating Goliath examines the phenomenon of victories by the weak over the strong--more specifically, insurgencies that succeeded against great powers. Jeffrey Record reviews eleven insurgent wars from 1775 to the present and determines why the seemingly weaker side won. He concludes that external assistance correlates more consistently with insurgent success than any other explanation. He does not disparage the critical importance of will, strategy, and strong-side regime type or suggest that external assistance guarantees success. Indeed, in all cases, some combination of these factors is usually present. But Record finds few if any cases of unassisted insurgent victories except against the most decrepit regimes. Having identified the ingredients of insurgent success, Record examines the present insurgency in Iraq and whether the United States can win. In so doing, Record employs a comparative analysis of the Vietnam War and the Iraq War. He also identifies and assesses the influence of distinctive features of the American way of war on the U.S. forces' performance against the Iraqi insurgency. Make no mistake: insurgent victories are the exception, not the rule. But when David does beat Goliath, the consequences can be earth shattering and change the course of history. Jeffrey Record's persuasive logic and clear writing make this timely book a must read for scholars, policymakers, military strategists, and anyone interested in the Iraq War's outcome., Examines the phenomenon of victories by the weak over the strong - more specifically, insurgencies that succeeded against great powers. Jeffrey Record reviews eleven insurgent wars from 1775 to the present and determines why the seemingly weaker side won. He concludes that external assistance correlates more consistently with insurgent success than any other explanation.
LC Classification Number
D431.R43 2009
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