Interpreting China's Military Power: Doctrine Makes Readiness

by Ka Po Ng

Book Overview

Although inter-state tensions have generally been easing after the Cold War, military power remains a dominant factor in Asian regional politics. As China, operating the world's largest army, grows stronger, there are ongoing debates over the implications for Asia's regional security. This book argues that it is imperative to look beyond the empirical observations and conventional materialist reading of Chinese military development to understand...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415407729
• ISBN13: 9780415407724
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"