Barry M. Blechman & Stephen S. Kaplan
Force without War: U.S. Armed Forces as a Political Instrument.
Washington D.C., The Brookings Institute, 1978. First printing. 0815709862 xvii/584 pages.
Volume, measuring approximately 6.5" x 9.5", is bound in blue cloth, with stamped gilt lettering to spine. Book displays very light shelfwear. Binding is firm. Small Cornell University price sticker is affixed to upper outside corner of front flyleaf. Interior is otherwise clean and bright. Illustrated with tables. Dust jacket has small closed tear at bottom edge of rear panel. Jacket is preserved in mylar cover.
"Case studies document an analysis of the modes and impact of America's use of military force short of warfare in determining foreign policy and easing international conflicts."