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Overview"Most national security debates concern the outcomes of policies, neglecting the means by which those policies are implemented. This book argues that although the US military is the finest fighting force in the world, the system that supports it is in disrepair. Operating with Cold War-era structures and practices, it is subject to managerial and organizational problems that increasingly threaten the American military's effectiveness. ""Keeping the Edge"" goes beyond questions of Pentagon reorganization and weapons procurement to explore how the US defence establishment can improve its readiness, logistics, and ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. It also looks at how the US military can exploit information technology more effectively, improve its intelligence, and counter asymmetric threats. More comprehensive than the usual exhortation to cut waste, fraud, and abuse at the Pentagon, the book in fact recommends changes in many government agencies, not just the Department of Defense. It shows how the US can improve its ability to implement its policies and to anticipate and adapt to a changing and uncertain world." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ashton B. Carter , John P. WhitePublisher: MIT Press Ltd Imprint: MIT Press Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780262531948ISBN 10: 0262531941 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 26 February 2001 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAshton B. Carter is Ford Foundation Professor of Science and International Affairs at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and Co-director of the Preventive Defense Project. John P. White is Lecturer in Public Policy at the Kennedy School of Government and an Affiliate of the Preventive Defense Project. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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