The philosophy of Chinese military culture
Subtitle: shih vs. li
By: William H. Mott IV and Jae Chang Kim.
Contributors: Kim, Jae Chang.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
Subjects: Military art and science -- China -- Philosophy.; China -- Civilization.
Description: Drawing on ancient texts and modern interpretations, this work explores the foundations for war in China's strategic culture Shih, Li and Tao. The work uses Shih theory to explain the anomalies that continue to perplex Euro-American observers in modern China's uses of force.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.