
Theory of Strategy
Colin S. Gray(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 5. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
178 pages
978-0-19-880067-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a short and accessible introduction to the theory of strategy, examines the general theory of strategy in accordance with 23 key Principles and explains its nature, functions, and intended consequences.
Theory of Strategy makes the radical argument that the familiar structure of strategy's general theory (political ends, strategic ways, military means - and assumptions) holds as sound for security at all times and in all places, of human necessity. Strategy is ever-varying in its character, but not in its nature, which is unchanging.
Theory of Strategy makes the radical argument that the familiar structure of strategy's general theory (political ends, strategic ways, military means - and assumptions) holds as sound for security at all times and in all places, of human necessity. Strategy is ever-varying in its character, but not in its nature, which is unchanging.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-880067-5 (9780198800675)
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Person
Colin S. Gray is Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies, University of Reading. He has published thirty books on strategic matters, including The Strategy Bridge (OUP, 2010), Perspectives on Strategy (OUP, 2013), Strategy and Defence Planning (OUP, 2014), and The Practice of Strategy (co-authored with John Andreas Olsen, OUP 2011).
Author
Professor Emeritus of Strategic StudiesProfessor Emeritus of Strategic Studies, University of Reading
Content
1: Introduction
2: Argument
3: Theory (1) Politics and Strategy Principles 1-7
4: Theory (2) Chaos and Order: Principles 8-13
5: Theory (3) Understanding Complexity: Principles 14-19
6: Theory (4) Coherent Theory: Principles 20-23
7: Strategic History
8: Strategic Sense
Annex
2: Argument
3: Theory (1) Politics and Strategy Principles 1-7
4: Theory (2) Chaos and Order: Principles 8-13
5: Theory (3) Understanding Complexity: Principles 14-19
6: Theory (4) Coherent Theory: Principles 20-23
7: Strategic History
8: Strategic Sense
Annex