Vicarious Warfare: American Strategy and the Illusion of War on the Cheap

by Thomas Waldman

Book Overview

America has been at war for most of the 20th and 21st centuries and during that time has progressively moved towards a vicarious form of warfare, where key tasks are delegated to proxies, the military's exposure to danger is limited, and special forces and covert instruments are on the increase. Important strategic decisions are taken with minimal scrutiny or public engagement.

This compelling account charts the historical emergence of this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529207002
• ISBN13: 9781529207002
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"