Simulating War - Studying Conflict through Simulation Games

Over the past fifty years, many thousands of conflict simulations have been published that bring the dynamics of past and possible future wars to life. In this book, Philip Sabin explores the theory and practice of conflict simulation as a topic in its own right, based on his thirty years of experience in designing wargames and using them in teaching. sets conflict simulation in its proper context alongside more familiar techniques such as game theory and operational analysis. It explains in detail the analytical and modelling techniques involved, and it teaches you how to design your own simulations of conflicts of your choice. The book provides eight simple illustrative simulations of specific historical conflicts, complete with rules, maps and counters. Simulating War is essential reading for all recreational or professional simulation gamers, and for anyone who is interested in modelling war, from teachers and students to military officers.>

Product details

• Authors: Philip Sabin, Philip A. G. Sabin, Prof. Philip A. G. Sabin, Professor Philip Sabin
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.04.2014
• EAN: 9781472533913
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-3391-3
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 233 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Soziologie, 20. Jahrhundert (1900 bis 1999 n. Chr.), Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), Medienwissenschaften, Media Studies, Militär- und Verteidigungsstrategie, HISTORY / Military / General, 20th Century, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, HISTORY / World, military history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, Defence strategy, planning & research, General & world history, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, General and world history, Military and defence strategy