Description |
ix, 53 p. : digital, PDF file |
System Details |
Mode of access: Internet from the SSI web site. |
Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on June 23, 2008). |
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"June 2008." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-53). |
Contents |
Introduction -- Principal wars of ideas -- Wars of ideas: some conclusions -- Recommendations. |
Summary |
The author discusses several types of wars of ideas in an effort to achieve a better understanding of what wars of ideas are. That knowledge, in turn, can help inform strategy. It is important to note, for instance, that because ideas are interpreted subjectively, it is not likely that opposing parties will "win" each other over by means of an ideational campaign alone. Hence, physical events, whether intended or incidental, typically play determining roles in the ways wars of ideas unfold, and how (or whether) they are end. Thus, while the act of communicating strategically remains a vital part of any war of ideas, we need to manage our expectations as far as what it can accomplish. |
Subject |
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 -- Communications.
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Ideology.
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Information warfare -- United States.
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Communication policy -- United States.
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Added Author |
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
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Other Form: |
Echevarria, Antulio Joseph. Wars of ideas and the war of ideas ix, 53 p. (OCoLC)232330570 |
Gpo Item No. |
0307-A-31 (online) |
Sudoc No. |
D 101.146:W 19/2 |
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