Game Theory and National Security - Couverture souple

Brams, Steven J.; Kilgour, D. Marc

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1557860041 ISBN 13 : 9781557860040

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1990

Synopsis

This theoretical work attempts to show how certain parts of game theory can be applied to the rigorous development and careful analysis of several critical problems that afflict the security of nations, from the deterrence of foes who might launch attacks to the stabilization of crises that could explode into wars. Distinguishing the book is the deductive character of the analysis, which enables the authors to go beyond basic strategic dilemmas, embellish them with a good deal of structure to capture the essential strategic features of the situations they model, and add solutions that are, in some sense, optimal.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

In this path–breaking theoretical work, political scientist StevenBrams and mathematician Mark Kilgour show how game theory can beapplied to the rigorous development and thoughtful analysis ofseveral critical problems that afflict the security of nations,from the deterrence of foes who might launch attacks, to thestabilization of crises that could explode into wars. In addition,they analyze a variety of related questions, including theinterlocking preferences that fuel arms races, the strategic impactthat Star Wars may have on nuclear deterrence, and optimalstrategies for verifying arms control treaties.

Of interest to students on international relations and foreignpolicy as well as those concerned with the formal analysis ofconflict, Game Theory and National Security provides newfoundations for understanding the rational basis of internationalconflict.

Biographie de l'auteur

Steven J. Brams is professor of politics at New YorkUniversity and a leading authority in the strategic analysis ofinternational conflict. He is the author or co–author of eightprevious books, including Superpower Games and has worked for theOffice of the Secretary of Defense and the Institute for DefenseAnalyses.

D. Marc Kilgour is professor of mathematics at WilfridLaurier University in Waterloo, Canada, and adjunct professor ofsystems design engineering at the University of Waterloo.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1557860041
• ISBN 13: 9781557860040
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible