{"title":"Steven A. Hoffmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Steven A. Hoffmann, a distinguished author renowned for his deep insights into geopolitical dynamics. Hoffmann's writings often focus on historical and military themes, bringing to light the intricate relationships that shape nations and their policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eIndia and the China Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complex interplay between India and China, two of the world's most influential countries. Through his thorough research and engaging narrative style, Hoffmann provides readers with a clearer understanding of the historical tensions and strategic manoeuvres that characterise Indo-Chinese relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in exploring the pivotal events and crucial decisions that influence global politics, Steven A. Hoffmann's collection offers valuable perspectives and thought-provoking analyses. His contributions to the History \u0026amp; Military categories are essential for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of international affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"india-and-the-china-crisis-by-steven-a-hoffmann-9780520301726","title":"India and the China Crisis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earliest accounts of the Sino-Indian boundary dispute cast India as the victim of Chinese betrayal and expansionism, but a more favourable image of China vis-a-vis India has appeared since the 1970s. Since then, China has been portrayed as the victim of India's self-righteous intransigence, with the 1962 India-China war occurring because China was provoked into practising a justifiable form of realpolitik. These two seemingly irreconcilable academic schools of thought still exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this case study of India's decision-making between the years of 1959 and 1963, the critical first years of its border conflict with China, Steven A. Hoffmann takes an important step in reconciling the conflicting views of the crisis and of the ascribed reasons for the war that ensued in 1962. Drawing on interviews with Indian officials, military officers, and political leaders, and on memoirs and other sources gathered during concentrated research in India, England, and North America between 1983 and 1986, the author provides previously unknown material on the perceptions and realities of Indian decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA model for international crisis behaviour, as proposed by Michael Brecher, is used to help establish a balanced treatment of information and offer insights into such questions as why India and China both failed to understand one another's frontier psychologies and strategies, and why the Nehru government did not succeed in managing the conflict. This richly detailed and carefully researched approach is invaluable in this time when India and China are once again exploring ways to establish a solid relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndia and the China Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e is part of UC Press's Voices Revived programme, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000645402860,"sku":"9780520301726","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e43940b58d37cc868cbb599fed7b0196.jpg?v=1773004864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-a-hoffmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}