Counterinsurgency
Douglas Porch
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Counterinsurgency
Published
2014
Publisher
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Pages
450
ISBN-13
9781139226301
Description
"Counterinsurgency has staked its claim in the new century as the new American way of war. Yet, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have revived a historical debate about the costs - monetary, political and moral - of operations designed to eliminate insurgents and build nations. Today's counterinsurgency proponents point to 'small wars' past to support their view that the enemy is 'biddable' if the correct tactical formulas are applied. Douglas Porch's sweeping history of counterinsurgency campaigns carried out by the three 'providential nations' of France, Britain and the United States, ranging from nineteenth-century colonial conquests to General Petraeus's 'Surge' in Iraq, challenges the contemporary mythologising of counterinsurgency as a humane way of war. The reality, he reveals, is that 'hearts and minds' has never been a recipe for lasting stability and that past counterinsurgency campaigns have succeeded not through state-building but by shattering and dividing societies while unsettling civil-military relations"--provided by publisher.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Counterinsurgency?
This edition of Counterinsurgency has approximately 450 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Counterinsurgency?
For most readers, Counterinsurgency typically takes between 9h 23m and 6h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 112,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 112,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Counterinsurgency?
The estimated word count for Counterinsurgency is approximately 112,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Counterinsurgency?
Counterinsurgency was written by Douglas Porch.
When was Counterinsurgency published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.