Zero Sum Victory
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Zero Sum Victory
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Author : Christopher D. Kolenda
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2021-10-26
Zero Sum Victory written by Christopher D. Kolenda and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-26 with Political Science categories.
The military expert and author of Leadership presents “the most thoughtful analysis yet of America’s recent conflicts—and future challenges” (Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal). Why have the major post-9/11 US military interventions turned into quagmires? Despite huge power imbalances in America’s favor, capacity-building efforts, and tactical victories, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq turned intractable. The US government’s fixation on zero-sum, decisive victory in these conflicts is a key reason why these operations failed to achieve favorable and durable outcomes. In Zero-Sum Victory, retired US Army colonel Christopher D. Kolenda identifies three interrelated problems that have emerged from the government’s insistence on zero-sum victory. First, the US government has no way to measure successful outcomes other than a decisive military victory, and thus, selects strategies that overestimate the possibility of such an outcome. Second, the United States is slow to recognize, modify, or abandon losing strategies. Third, once the United States decides to withdraw, bargaining asymmetries and disconnects in strategy undermine the prospects for a successful transition or negotiated outcome. Relying on historic examples and personal experience, Kolenda draws thought-provoking and actionable conclusions about the utility of American military power in the contemporary world—insights that serve as a starting point for future scholarship as well as for important national security reforms.
Zero Sum Game
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Author : Fouad Sabry
language : en
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Release Date : 2024-02-06
Zero Sum Game written by Fouad Sabry and has been published by One Billion Knowledgeable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-06 with Business & Economics categories.
What is Zero Sum Game A zero-sum game is a mathematical model of a situation that involves two sides, where the result is an advantage for one side and an equivalent loss for the other side. This representation is used in game theory and economic theory where the scenario involves two sides. In other words, the gain that player one receives is comparable to the loss that player two receives, which results in the fact that the overall improvement in benefit that the game provides is zero. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Zero-sum game Chapter 2: Game theory Chapter 3: Minimax Chapter 4: Nash equilibrium Chapter 5: Coordination game Chapter 6: Matching pennies Chapter 7: Strategy (game theory) Chapter 8: Non-cooperative game theory Chapter 9: Perfect Bayesian equilibrium Chapter 10: Bayesian game Chapter 11: Backward induction Chapter 12: Strategic dominance Chapter 13: Fictitious play Chapter 14: Economy of India Chapter 15: Repeated game Chapter 16: Quantal response equilibrium Chapter 17: Risk dominance Chapter 18: Epsilon-equilibrium Chapter 19: Stochastic game Chapter 20: Simultaneous game Chapter 21: Jean-François Mertens (II) Answering the public top questions about zero sum game. (III) Real world examples for the usage of zero sum game in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Zero Sum Game.
Invisible Insanity
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Author : John Deadman
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2023-07-06
Invisible Insanity written by John Deadman and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-06 with Medical categories.
From the frontlines of the fight for dignity and appropriate treatment for those struggling with mental health challenges, John Deadman, Sam Sussman, and David Streiner offer a social history of mental illness in Canada and the world that is rich in research, personal experience, scientific knowledge, and challenging truths. Reaching back to ancient times, the authors trace the story of mental health treatment and connect past events to the eventual policy of deinstitutionalization in Canada. As eyewitnesses to the painful fallout of deinstitutionalization, the authors are well-positioned to describe the results of this policy, particularly for the severely mentally ill: incarceration, homelessness, and helplessness. The shocking visibility of these challenges has led to calls for action, but major social institutions, such as government and religious organizations, have been unable to provide lasting solutions. Invisible Insanity: A Social History of Mental Illness in Canada and the World will appeal to mental health professionals, those who suffer from mental illness, family and friends of those who suffer, and members of society as a whole. It’s an issue that touches all of us in some way, and the authors will inspire readers to advocate for comprehensive care that meets the needs of patients and treats them with the dignity and professionalism they deserve.
Linguistic Inquiries Into Donald Trump S Language
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Author : Ulrike Schneider
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10-15
Linguistic Inquiries Into Donald Trump S Language written by Ulrike Schneider and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
From an abundance of intensifiers to frequent repetition and parallelisms, Donald Trump's idiolect is highly distinctive from that of other politicians and previous Presidents of the United States. Combining quantitative and qualitative analyses, this book identifies the characteristic features of Trump's language and argues that his speech style, often sensationalized by the media, differs from the usual political rhetoric on more levels than is immediately apparent. Chapters examine Trump's tweets, inaugural address, political speeches, interviews, and presidential debates, revealing populist language traits that establish his idiolect as a direct reflection of changing social and political norms. The authors scrutinize Trump's conspicuous use of nicknames, the definite article, and conceptual metaphors as strategies of othering and antagonising his opponents. They further shed light on Trump's fake news agenda and his mutation of the conventional political apology which are strategically implemented for a political purpose. Drawing on methods from corpus linguistics, conversation analysis, and critical discourse analysis, this book provides a multifaceted investigation of Trump's language use and addresses essential questions about Trump as a political phenomenon.
Ethics In Sport 3rd Edition
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Author : Morgan, William J.
language : en
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Release Date : 2018
Ethics In Sport 3rd Edition written by Morgan, William J. and has been published by Human Kinetics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Education categories.
Ethics in Sport, Third Edition, offers 32 essays by well-known authors. These essays explore the roots of the ethical and moral dilemmas so prevalent in sport culture today. Nearly half the essays are new to this edition.
Peace Journalism In Times Of War
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Author : Majid Tehranian
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-07-05
Peace Journalism In Times Of War written by Majid Tehranian and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-05 with Literary Collections categories.
Amid the ongoing and volatile debate over the nature and potential of peace journalism, this volume presents visionary insights from some of the most prominent scholars in the fi eld. Th e signifi cant empirical studies included here will provide foundation data for communication studies. Th e contributors broaden the purview and terrain of peace journalism to include new media, and off ers essays on the eff ects and the content of global communications. In sum, the thirteenth volume of Peace and Policy deepens our empirical knowledge of the nature and eff ects of confl ict, while underscoring the increase in numbers of participants and breadth of communications.
Will The Middle East Implode
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Author : Mohammed Ayoob
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-01-14
Will The Middle East Implode written by Mohammed Ayoob and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-14 with Political Science categories.
The Middle East has long been fraught with tension and volatility. However, the recent Arab uprisings have intensified instability, turning this 'hot-spot' into a veritable tinderbox whose potential for implosion has far-reaching regional and global consequences. In this short book, leading Middle East scholar Mohammed Ayoob argues that the Arab Spring has both changed and charged some of the region’s thorniest problems - from the rise of political Islam to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the Israel-Palestine conflict to rivalries between key regional powers. Exploring the sources of conflict in the Middle East and their various linkages, Ayoob offers a thoughtful and balanced assessment of whether the region is indeed destined for implosion or whether political sagacity and diplomatic creativity can bring it back from the brink.
Herodotus And The Presocratics
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Author : K. Scarlett Kingsley
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2024-03-14
Herodotus And The Presocratics written by K. Scarlett Kingsley and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-14 with Literary Collections categories.
Explores Herodotus' Histories in dialogue with contemporary philosophical debates. Combining close readings, reader reception, and genre studies, it expands our understanding of Herodotus' context and restores the Histories' place in Presocratic thought. In addition, the book elucidates philosophy's subsequent engagement with Herodotus' Histories.
The Impact Of China S Belt And Road Initiative
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Author : Jeremy Garlick
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-11-15
The Impact Of China S Belt And Road Initiative written by Jeremy Garlick and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-15 with Political Science categories.
This book merges macro- and micro-level analysis of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to dissect China’s aim in creating an integrated Eurasian continent through this single mega-project. BRI has been the source of much interest and confusion, as established frameworks of analysis seek to understand China’s intentions behind the policy. China’s international activity in the early 21st century has not yet been successfully theorised by IR scholars because of a failure to satisfactorily encompass its complexity. In addition, the mix-and-match syncretism of the Chinese approach to foreign policy has been under-emphasised or omitted in many analyses. Bringing together complexity thinking and analytic eclecticism to assess the degree to which this scheme can transform international relations, Garlick critically examines this large-scale interconnectivity project and its potential impacts. The book will be of interest to scholars and practitioners in the field of international relations and China studies including academics, policy-makers and diplomats around the world.
Foundations Of Dispute Resolution
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Author : Carrie Menkel-Meadow
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-05-15
Foundations Of Dispute Resolution written by Carrie Menkel-Meadow and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-15 with Law categories.
This volume brings together leading research articles in to the theory, research findings and applications of modern dispute resolution. The articles relate to a wide variety of settings and cover the primary processes of negotiation, mediation and arbitration, as well as exploring combinations and hybridization of those processes. Also included are articles on the search for 'value-added' or 'pie-expanding' creative solutions; the choosing of strategies, based on game theory, economics and social and cognitive psychology; how foundational theories have been altered or modified, depending on contexts, and numbers of parties and issues; and what issues are raised by the 'privatization of justice'. The articles span both the 'science' and 'art' of dispute resolution, consider the relationship of peace to justice and include both empirical (descriptive) and normative (prescriptive) assessments of how these processes of dispute resolution function.