British Defence in the 21st Century

This book analyses UK defence as a complex, interdependent public-private enterprise covering politics, management, society and technology, as well as the military.

Autorentext

John Louth is Director of Defence, Industries and Society at the Royal United Services Institute, and is also a specialist adviser to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee.

Trevor Taylor is Professorial Research Fellow in Defence Management at the Royal United Services Institute.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: The End of Doctrine and Loss of Military Primacy 2. British Defence as Policy and Politics 3. Defence as Management 4. Defence as Technology 5. Defence as Industrial Policy 6. Defence as Exports and Engagement 7. Defence as Skills and Competencies 8. Defence and Community 9. Defence as Public-Private Partnering 10. Defence as the Militar 11. Conclusion: Defence Practice from analogue to digital? The Defence Extended Enterprise