{"title":"Series: Key Thinkers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKey Thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e series invites readers to explore groundbreaking ideas spanning philosophy, finance, technology, and beyond. Each title offers a focused examination of influential concepts and innovative approaches, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom thoughtful reflections on business and altruism to insights into history, travel, and storytelling, this collection celebrates a diverse range of perspectives. Whether seeking intellectual inspiration or practical knowledge, readers will find thought-provoking works that enrich understanding across varied fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strategy-by-tom-kane-9780745643533","title":"Strategy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver twenty-two centuries ago, the Greek general Pyrrhus questioned the real gains of military victory. Today we might reflect on the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in much the same way. War is not only cruel but capricious; its outcomes are often bitter and frustrating, even for the winning side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategy: Key Thinkers\u003c\/i\u003e expertly introduces the ideas of major strategic thinkers whose work explores the complex challenges associated with the use of military force. Early chapters deal with the foundational work of Sun Tzu (Sunzi), Thucydides, Vegetius, Machiavelli and Carl von Clausewitz and their relevance to problems facing Western militaries today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book then considers broader issues, such as the distinctive importance of air and maritime operations, the difficulty of waging offensive land warfare in the face of modern firepower, the implications of nuclear weapons, and the potential of irregular warfare. It concludes by highlighting key themes which connect—and distinguish—the works under consideration, noting how these similarities and differences can inform the strategic debates of the early twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598633877740,"sku":"9780745643533","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745643533-strategy.jpg?v=1777968530"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-key-thinkers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}