Why nations put to sea : technology and the changing character of sea power in the twenty-first century / by Kevin L. Falk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Falk, Kevin L., author.

Series:

Studies on industrial productivity: selected works.

Studies on Industrial Productivity: Selected Works ; Volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sea-power--Forecasting.

Sea-power.

Twenty-first century--Forecasts.

Twenty-first century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (159 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : Routledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, [2018].

Summary:

Originally published in 2000, this book describes the relation between technology and the exercise of sea power. It emphasizes the importance of mastering and maintaining technology for the means of exercising maritime power whether the USA is at peace or in a time of conflict. The changing character of maritime power is evaluated through an examination of current trends, historical precedent and deductive logic. Many factors influence sea power, but it is the exponential growth in the use of science and technology which the author believes is the key to understanding the future of sea power.

Contents:

chapter Introduction / Kevin L. Falk

chapter 1 The Historic Importance of Sea Power / Kevin L. Falk

chapter 2 The Impact of Technological Innovation / Kevin L. Falk

chapter 3 National Merchant Marines and Economic Reliance on Sea Power / Kevin L. Falk

chapter 4 Sea Power in the 21st Century / Kevin L. Falk.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-429-83539-6

0-429-45100-8

0-429-83540-X

9780429451003

OCLC:

1047925998