The Mandel, Robert1949-creatortextbibliographycouBoulder, ColoLynne Rienner Publishers2006monographiceng

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x, 190 p ; 23 cm"How has the concept of victory evolved as the nature of conflict itself has changed across time, circumstance, and culture? And to what end? Robert Mandel Addresses these questions, considering the meanings, misperceptions, and challenges associated with military victory in the context of the nontraditional wars of recent decades."--Jacket.Introduction : military victory and strategic victory -- Modern victory in historical context -- Morality and victory -- Misconceptions surrounding victory -- Victory in recent wars? -- Victory challenges in contemporary warfare -- Special victory challenges in unconventional wars -- Conclusion : managing strategic victory.Robert Mandel.Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-186) and index. 2000-2099 fast Disengagement (Military science)WarTerminationWorld politics21st centuryNation-buildingNation-buildingWarTerminationWorld politicsDisengagement (Military science)WarTerminationWorld politics21st centuryNation-buildingU163 .M11Mandel, Robert, 1949-Boulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2006(OCoLC)636756241158826448397815882644802006002383http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip067/2006002383.htmlhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip067/2006002383.htmlDLC06012420240610133655.0ocm63195895 eng