Superpowers at Sea
An Assessment of the Naval Arms Race
Richard Fieldhouse author Shunji Taoka author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:18th May '89
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The arms race at sea is a dangerous nuclear race which is causing growing international concern and must be brought under control. What are the hard facts about the situation? This book documents the realities of the competition - especially the nuclearization of naval forces - and dispels some of the myths surrounding the naval arms race. This incisive analysis of naval forces of the East and West concludes that, contrary to common perceptions, the US and its allies have a considerable military advantage over the Soviet Navy, a trend which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The authors describe in detail the widespread nuclearization of naval forces of all five nuclear navies, analyse the implications for security and arms control, and conclude with suggestions for possible arms control measures.
`this book is a most valuable introduction to the balance of naval forces and it would provide the reader with a most useful basis on which to formulate his opinions' British Army Review
`this book is a first-rate introduction to a developing subject' Geoffrey Till, Royal Naval College, Greenwich, The RUSI Journal
`Here is a new and well-written work just in time to back up any discussion about the future of the superpower navies. It is a superb analysis by a noted Japanese military commentator and a well-qualified US scholar ... this book fully lines up facts and figures, its help at this time is superb.' Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Kapstein, US Naval Reserve, Proceedings
'sensible, balanced and unemotional ... a most useful introduction to what is likely to be one of the most interesting issues of the next few years ... much recommended' Geoffrey Till, Royal Naval College, Greenwich, Journal of Strategic Studies, Vol.13, No.4, Dec '90
ISBN: 9780198291350
Dimensions: 223mm x 143mm x 18mm
Weight: 422g
198 pages