Bernard Brodie and the Foundations of American Nuclear Strategy (Modern War Studies)
"This book is an outstanding contribution to the continuing debate about the nature of national security and the appropriate ways of analyzing war and developing defense policy in the modern world. Steiner not only traces the ideas and influence of one of the most creative strategic thinkers of our time, but also illuminates the intellectual, institutional, and political contexts in which Brodie worked."--Peter Paret, coeditor ofThe Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age"A significant study that succeeds in tracing the evolution of a very important strategic thinker and his influence on American nuclear strategy."--George H. Quester, author ofThe Future of Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear Diplomacy"I am impressed with the maturity of Steiner's analysis. He emphathizes with Brodie while at the same time giving an objective, balanced assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of Brodie's thought."--Alexander L. George, coauthor ofDeterrence in American Foreign Policy