The first comprehensive study of China's military strategy and how it has evolved since 1949.
M. Taylor Fravel is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and a member of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of Strong Borders, Secure Nation (Princeton). Twitter @fravel
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"This is the first book to provide a comprehensive history of
China’s military doctrine as it has evolved since the founding of
the People’s Republic."---Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs
"Meticulously analyzes China’s military strategy since 1945 . . . .
A classic that is likely to have great long-term influence . . . .
In this unstable environment, Professor Fravel’s book could hardly
be timelier."---Chas W. Freeman, Jr., Book Post
"This book is an outstanding contribution to the canon on Chinese
military and strategic affairs . . . . Fravel’s new book is an
instant classic and a mandatory reference source. I would recommend
this volume to students of Chinese foreign policy, international
relations, and military affairs without reservation."---James
Mulvenon, China Quarterly
"Taylor is an authority on the People’s Liberation Army, and his
latest book is deeply researched and based on primary materials,
providing a picture of the ways in which strategic thought in the
Chinese military context has evolved over the years. It’s easy to
recommend as a necessary reference volume for anyone writing on
China’s contemporary approach to military affairs, rich in context
and history."---Ankit Panda, War on the Rocks
"An invaluable reference with great intellectual rigor and
excellent explanation of sources and methods, Active Defense
belongs in a prominent place in the bookshelf of all serious
students of China security issues."---Andrew S. Erickson, Journal
of Chinese Political Science
"Fravel’s book is a worthwhile read. China experts and enthusiasts
will find it especially compelling, as will those interested in
military strategy."---Shai A. Kivity, Israel Journal of Foreign
Affairs
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