
Game Theory and National Security
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 29. June 1988
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-1-55786-003-3 (ISBN)
Description
In this path-breaking theoretical work, political scientist Steven Brams and mathematician Mark Kilgour show how game theory can be applied to the rigorous development and thoughtful analysis of several critical problems that afflict the security of nations, from the deterrence of foes who might launch attacks, to the stabilization of crises that could explode into wars. In addition, they analyze a variety of related questions, including the interlocking preferences that fuel arms races, the strategic impact that Star Wars may have on nuclear deterrence, and optimal strategies for verifying arms control treaties. Of interest to students on international relations and foreign policy as well as those concerned with the formal analysis of conflict, Game Theory and National Security provides new foundations for understanding the rational basis of international conflict.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
397 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55786-003-3 (9781557860033)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Steven J. Brams | D. Marc Kilgour
Game Theory and National Security
Book
06/1990
Blackwell Publishers
€37.32
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Persons
Steven J. Brams is professor of politics at New York University and a leading authority in the strategic analysis of international conflict. He is the author or co-author of eight previous books, including Superpower Games and has worked for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Institute for Defense Analyses. D. Marc Kilgour is professor of mathematics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, and adjunct professor of systems design engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Content
Arms races Deterrence
Winding down
Star wars
Optimal threats
Crisis stability
Verification
National security and war
Winding down
Star wars
Optimal threats
Crisis stability
Verification
National security and war