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Routledge America, Technology and Strategic Culture - Clausewitzian Assessment

Name: America, Technology and Strategic Culture - Clausewitzian Assessment
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This book analyses the American way of war through the lens of Clausewitzian theory, examining how cultural factors shape military strategy and decision-making. The author investigates the origins and viability of America's current strategic approach, arguing that a culturally ingrained tendency to substitute technology for strategy has fundamentally shaped modern military doctrine. The work critically evaluates the Network-Centric Warfare and Effects-Based Operations (NCW/EBO) construct, demonstrating how this framework has failed to deliver on its considerable promises despite widespread adoption. By connecting historical patterns of American military thinking with contemporary strategic failures, particularly those evident in recent Middle Eastern conflicts, the book provides essential insights into why technological solutions alone cannot resolve complex geopolitical challenges. This analysis is invaluable for military strategists, defence policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the intersection of culture, technology, and effective warfare in the modern era.

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Applies Clausewitzian theory to analyse how American military culture prioritises technology over comprehensive strategic planning.

Examines the Network-Centric Warfare and Effects-Based Operations construct, evaluating its practical effectiveness and strategic shortcomings.

Explores the cultural roots of America's approach to military strategy and how historical patterns influence contemporary defence doctrine.

Provides critical assessment of technology's role in modern warfare and the limitations of technology-centric military strategies.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415775841
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Military History > Strategy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 21 August 2008
Listed Since: 16 October 2007

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