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- ISBN-10
- 1612518389
- Publication Name
- Naval Institute Press
- Type
- Hardcover
- Item Height
- 9.3 inches
- ISBN
- 9781612518381
- Book Title
- China's Quest for Great Power : Ships, Oil, and Foreign Policy
- Publisher
- Naval Institute Press
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- Political Science, History
- Topic
- Public Policy / Energy Policy, Military / Naval, Geopolitics, International Relations / General, Security (National & International), World / Asian
- Item Weight
- 12.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Naval Institute Press
ISBN-10
1612518389
ISBN-13
9781612518381
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Product Key Features
Book Title
China's Quest for Great Power : Ships, Oil, and Foreign Policy
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Public Policy / Energy Policy, Military / Naval, Geopolitics, International Relations / General, Security (National & International), World / Asian
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
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Trade
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2016-027911
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As indicated by its title, this book examines three major intertwined elements of Chinas national security policy: naval power, energy security, and foreign policy, with an emphasis on the first. The author is superbly qualified to undertake the topic.Parameters, "This is an important book. Cole makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Chinese foreign policy choices, as naval modernization continues apace and energy security concerns determine alternative courses of action be developed by the West. A vital read before the January inauguration." --THE NAVY: The Magazine of the Navy League of Australia, "Provides an excellent examination of the nexus between the People's Republic of China's foreign policy, as espoused by President and paramount leader Xi Jinping, and the emergence of the People's Liberation Army Navy as a global player." --Capt. James Fanell, USN (Ret.), government fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy "Cole, a retired Navy captain, Auburn University Ph.D. and a former faculty member at the National War College, has been one of the most distinguished and meticulous observers of China's every-growing People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). His latest work is a more than satisfactory culmination of years of scholarship. A comparatively short but tightly written book, it covers a broad field fully and gracefully." -- The Northern Mariner "China's relationship with the United States is vital to both countries and to the world. The relationship is based on both common and divergent interests in economics, military operations, and political goals and methods. Beijing is approximately halfway toward its midcentury goal of deploying a navy capable of defending China's perceived maritime interests. This book examines China's national security strategy by looking at the three major elements: foreign policy, energy security and naval power; all interactive and major influences on China's future and its relations with the United States." -- Sea Technology, Chinas relationship with the United States is vital to both countries and to the world. The relationship is based on both common and divergent interests in economics, military operations, and political goals and methods. Beijing is approximately halfway toward its midcentury goal of deploying a navy capable of defending Chinas perceived maritime interests. This book examines Chinas national security strategy by looking at the three major elements: foreign policy, energy security and naval power; all interactive and major influences on Chinas future and its relations with the United States.Sea Technology, "Bernard D. Cole's China's Quest For Great Power: Ships, Oil, and Foreign Policy is an exemplary work in which he successfully took on the guise of a Chinese national security official and laid out the People's Republic of China's naval strategy, its influences, and its goals. China's Quest For Great Power's 'Chinese take' on naval modernization, energy security needs, and foreign policy goals is important for policymakers and China-watchers alike, hoping to better address PRC-related issues. Overall, it is a well-done piece and a must-read for those interested in China studies." -- Defense & Foreign Affairs Special Analysis, To understand the trajectory of Chinas Navy, one must also examine the trajectory of Chinas economy and how its growth fits into Chinas overarching foreign policy and the stability of the PRC government. Author Bernard Cole accomplishes this in Chinas Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and Foreign Policy.Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC), "Building on his previous authoritative studies in this field, Professor Cole provides a comprehensive analysis of the nexus between China's energy security, economic prosperity, naval development, and foreign policy. Cole convincingly demonstrates how China is becoming increasingly dependent on maritime power for economic growth and for energy security, which shapes China's foreign policy and fuels tension in China's foreign relations. This is indispensable reading for anyone interested in China's rising power." --ØYSTEIN TUNSJØ, professor, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies and author of Security and Profit in China's Energy Policy, "Professor Cole's China's Quest for Great Power is an excellent examination of the nexus between the People's Republic of China's foreign policy, as espoused by president and paramount leader Xi Jinping, and the emergence of the People's Liberation Army Navy as a global player. For those uninitiated in these developments this book offers an excellent introduction, and for the 'China Hands' it will serve as a valuable resource for formulating U.S. national security strategy for the next thirty years." --CAPT. JAMES FANELL, USN (Ret.), government fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, creator of Red Star Rising list service, and former director of Intelligence and Information Operations, Pacific Fleet, A measured masterpiece by a leading authority in the field. Anchored in the fundamentals of geography and history, this even-handed, thorough treatment promises to have enduring relevance.DR. ANDREW S. ERICKSON, professor of strategy, U.S. Naval War College, "Bernard Cole... knows far more than most about China, its place in the world and in particular its navy. And so, if a NR reader wishes to learn more on this topic in a very readable format and at a reasonable price, China's Quest for Great Power is not a bad place to start." - Naval Review, This is an important book. Cole makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Chinese foreign policy choices, as naval modernization continues apace and energy security concerns determine alternative courses of action be developed by the West. A vital read before the January inauguration.THE NAVY: The Magazine of the Navy League of Australia, "Cole, a retired Navy captain, Auburn University Ph.D. and a former faculty member at the National War College, has been one of the most distinguished and meticulous observers of China's every-growing People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). His latest work is a more than satisfactory culmination of years of scholarship. A comparatively short but tightly written book, it covers a broad field fully and gracefully." -- The Northern Mariner, To understand the trajectory of China's Navy, one must also examine the trajectory of China's economy and how its growth fits into China's overarching foreign policy and the stability of the PRC government. Author Bernard Cole accomplishes this in China's Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and Foreign Policy." - Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC), "Building on his previous authoritative studies in this field, Professor Cole provides a comprehensive analysis of the nexus between China's energy security, economic prosperity, naval development, and foreign policy. Cole convincingly demonstrates how China is becoming increasingly dependent on maritime power for economic growth and for energy security, which shapes China's foreign policy and fuels tension in China's foreign relations. This is indispensable reading for anyone interested in China's rising power." --YSTEIN TUNSJ, professor, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies and author of Security and Profit in China's Energy Policy, "China and the United States are locked in a high-stakes contest for naval supremacy. The United States has the upper hand, but China's rapidly modernizing navy is narrowing the gap. This superb study provides the reader with essential background on the domestic and external drivers behind China's determination to become a global and regional naval power, while lucidly explaining how this ambition is linked to Beijing's economic, energy, and foreign policy interests. Specialists and general readers alike will benefit from the insights in this balanced and deeply researched review of a topic at the heart of the U.S.-China relationship." --J. STAPLETON ROY, former United States ambassador to China, China and the United States are locked in a high-stakes contest for naval supremacy. The United States has the upper hand, but China's rapidly modernizing navy is narrowing the gap. This superb study provides the reader with essential background on the domestic and external drivers behind China's determination to become a global and regional naval power, while lucidly explaining how this ambition is linked to Beijing's economic, energy, and foreign policy interests. Specialists and general readers alike will benefit from the insights in this balanced and deeply researched review of a topic at the heart of the U.S.-China relationship.J. STAPLETON ROY, former United States ambassador to China, Professor Coles Chinas Quest for Great Power is an excellent examination of the nexus between the Peoples Republic of Chinas foreign policy, as espoused by president and paramount leader Xi Jinping, and the emergence of the Peoples Liberation Army Navy as a global player. For those uninitiated in these developments this book offers an excellent introduction, and for the China Handsit will serve as a valuable resource for formulating U.S. national security strategy for the next thirty years.CAPT. JAMES FANELL, USN (Ret.), government fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, creator of Red Star Rising list service, and former director of Intelligence and Information Operations, Pacific Fleet, "China's relationship with the United States is vital to both countries and to the world. The relationship is based on both common and divergent interests in economics, military operations, and political goals and methods. Beijing is approximately halfway toward its midcentury goal of deploying a navy capable of defending China's perceived maritime interests. This book examines China's national security strategy by looking at the three major elements: foreign policy, energy security and naval power; all interactive and major influences on China's future and its relations with the United States." -- Sea Technology, "As indicated by its title, this book examines three major intertwined elements of China's national security policy: naval power, energy security, and foreign policy, with an emphasis on the first. The author is superbly qualified to undertake the topic." -- Parameters, " China's Quest for Great Power manages to be deeply insightful without being heavy-handed in its advice and recommendations. Rather than pursuing the goal of dealing successfully with regards to China in a ham-handed fashion, the author decided to lay China's cards on the table as skillfully as possible and include some reasonable guesses where evidence is lacking. This allows the reader to come to their own conclusions about what can and should be done about China's behavior. Those looking for shrewd insight and measured conclusions based on excellent research will find this book to be well worth the effort it takes to read it. For policymakers with briefs including Chinese civil and military affairs, this book is of immense help in providing the context necessary to make wise decisions in how to address the growth of China and its place in our contemporary world." -- Naval Historical Foundation, Bernard Coleknows far more than most about China, its place in the world and in particular its navy. And so, if a NR reader wishes to learn more on this topic in a very readable format and at a reasonable price, Chinas Quest for Great Power is not a bad place to start.Naval Review, Cole, a retired Navy captain, Auburn University Ph.D. and a former faculty member at the National War College, has been one of the most distinguished and meticulous observers of Chinas every-growing Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). His latest work is a more than satisfactory culmination of years of scholarship. A comparatively short but tightly written book, it covers a broad field fully and gracefully.The Northern Mariner, a retired U.S. Navy Captain and professor emeritus of the Naval War College, outlines the growing strategic importance of maritime power to China and the steps it takes to protect its maritime interests- Seapower Magazine, The author seeks to demonstrate how China is becoming more dependent on maritime power to achieve growth and national security.Survival: Global Politics and Strategy, "Capt. Bernard D. Cole has taken on the challenge to analyze the complicated and non-transparent national security policy framework of Xi Jinping, from the foreign affairs, energy security, and naval power viewpoints, together with their relationship to the CCP's emphasis on regime survival and maintenance of a strong economy. Due to thousands of years of relations with China, including a deep vein of distrust, many Japanese, who tend to focus more on China's culture and historic episodes, sometimes have different views about China compared to Americans. However, even to such Japanese eyes, this book provides some excellent thoughts on China, as well as many ingredients for analysis and consideration by China thinkers." --YOJI KODA, former commander-in chief, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Fleet, Building on his previous authoritative studies in this field, Professor Cole provides a comprehensive analysis of the nexus between Chinas energy security, economic prosperity, naval development, and foreign policy. Cole convincingly demonstrates how China is becoming increasingly dependent on maritime power for economic growth and for energy security, which shapes Chinas foreign policy and fuels tension in Chinas foreign relations. This is indispensable reading for anyone interested in Chinas rising power.YSTEIN TUNSJ, professor, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies and author of Security and Profit in Chinas Energy Policy, Capt. Bernard D. Cole has taken on the challenge to analyze the complicated and non-transparent national security policy framework of Xi Jinping, from the foreign affairs, energy security, and naval power viewpoints, together with their relationship to the CCP's emphasis on regime survival and maintenance of a strong economy. Due to thousands of years of relations with China, including a deep vein of distrust, many Japanese, who tend to focus more on Chinas culture and historic episodes, sometimes have different views about China compared to Americans. However, even to such Japanese eyes, this book provides some excellent thoughts on China, as well as many ingredients for analysis and consideration by China thinkers.YOJI KODA, former commander-in chief, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Fleet, Chinas Quest for Great Power manages to be deeply insightful without being heavy-handed in its advice and recommendations. Rather than pursuing the goal of dealing successfully with regards to China in a ham-handed fashion, the author decided to lay Chinas cards on the table as skillfully as possible and include some reasonable guesses where evidence is lacking. This allows the reader to come to their own conclusions about what can and should be done about Chinas behavior. Those looking for shrewd insight and measured conclusions based on excellent research will find this book to be well worth the effort it takes to read it. For policymakers with briefs including Chinese civil and military affairs, this book is of immense help in providing the context necessary to make wise decisions in how to address the growth of China and its place in our contemporary world.Naval Historical Foundation, Bernard D. Coles Chinas Quest For Great Power: Ships, Oil, and Foreign Policy is an exemplary work in which he successfully took on the guise of a Chinese national security official and laid out the Peoples Republic of Chinas naval strategy, its influences, and its goals. Chinas Quest For Great Powers Chinese takeon naval modernization, energy security needs, and foreign policy goals is important for policymakers and China-watchers alike, hoping to better address PRC-related issues. Overall, it is a well-done piece and a must-read for those interested in China studies.Defense & Foreign Affairs Special Analysis, "A measured masterpiece by a leading authority in the field. Anchored in the fundamentals of geography and history, this even-handed, thorough treatment promises to have enduring relevance." --DR. ANDREW S. ERICKSON, professor of strategy, U.S. Naval War College, "...a retired U.S. Navy Captain and professor emeritus of the Naval War College, outlines the growing strategic importance of maritime power to China and the steps it takes to protect its maritime interests..."- Seapower Magazine, "The author seeks to demonstrate how China is becoming more dependent on maritime power to achieve growth and national security." - Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
Dewey Decimal
355/.033551
Synopsis
This book examines China's national security strategy by looking at the three major elements--foreign policy, energy security, and naval power--all interactive and major influences on China's future and its relations with the United States. A decade and a half into the twenty-first century, Beijing requires reliable access to energy resources, the navy to defend that access, and foreign policies to navigate safely toward its goals. Most importantly, the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) must be able to safeguard China's regional maritime interests, especially the sovereignty disputes involving Taiwan and the Yellow, East China, and South China Seas. Many Chinese naval officers and analysts think the United States is determined to contain China and prevent it from achieving the dominant historical position to which it is entitled. This view has been strengthened by Washington's shift to Asia, transfer of naval units to the Pacific, and the March 2015 Maritime Strategy released by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. China's relationship with the United States is vital to both countries and to the world. The relationship is based on both common and divergent interests in economics, military operations, and political goals and methods. China's international trading economy and ambition for a world-class navy require effective foreign diplomacy and participation in global affairs. This policy trifecta in large part defines China's posture to the world. Beijing is approximately halfway toward its mid-century goal of deploying a navy capable of defending China's perceived maritime interests. China's priorities follow President Xi Jinping's definition of national security as "comprehensive, encompassing politics, the military, the economy, technology, the environment and culture." What this means for future Chinese foreign policy choices, as naval modernization and energy security concerns enable different courses of action, lies at the center of this book's conclusions., This book examines China's national security strategy by looking at the three major elements-foreign policy, energy security, and naval power-all interactive and major influences on China's future and its relations with the United States. A decade and a half into the twenty-first century, Beijing requires reliable access to energy resources, the navy to defend that access, and foreign policies to navigate safely toward its goals. Most importantly, the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) must be able to safeguard China's regional maritime interests, especially the sovereignty disputes involving Taiwan and the Yellow, East China, and South China Seas. Many Chinese naval officers and analysts think the United States is determined to contain China and prevent it from achieving the dominant historical position to which it is entitled. This view has been strengthened by Washington's shift to Asia, transfer of naval units to the Pacific, and the March 2015 Maritime Strategy released by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. China's relationship with the United States is vital to both countries and to the world. The relationship is based on both common and divergent interests in economics, military operations, and political goals and methods. China's international trading economy and ambition for a world-class navy require effective foreign diplomacy and participation in global affairs. This policy trifecta in large part defines China's posture to the world. Beijing is approximately halfway toward its mid-century goal of deploying a navy capable of defending China's perceived maritime interests. China's priorities follow President Xi Jinping's definition of national security as "comprehensive, encompassing politics, the military, the economy, technology, the environment and culture." What this means for future Chinese foreign policy choices, as naval modernization and energy security concerns enable different courses of action, lies at the center of this book's conclusions., Examines China's national security strategy by looking at foreign policy, energy security, and naval power - all major influences on China's future and its relations with the United States. China's relationship with the United States is vital to both countries and to the world. The relationship is based on both common and divergent interests in economics, military operations, and political goals and methods.
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- e***2 (1293)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseMint condition and brand new, at the most competitive price. Top customer service, which includes: communication, professional packaging which protected the dust cover from bending and corners from bumping. Speedy shipping and delivery from across the country. A highly recommended seller with whom I would easily shop again. Thank you!