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This terrific book makes an important contribution to the literature on both China's military behavior and the more general issue of how states' militaries evolve to meet the threats before them. The theoretical argument is simple, yet innovative, and the empirical evidence is novel and compellingly presented. It is certain to become a classic. --David M. Edelstein, Georgetown University

Meticulously analyzes China's military strategy since 1945 . . . . A classic that is likely to have great long-term influence . . . . In this unstable environment, Professor Fravel's book could hardly be timelier. ---Chas. W. Freeman, Jr, Book Post This is the first book to provide a comprehensive history of China's military doctrine as it has evolved since the founding of the People's Republic. ---Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs This book is an outstanding contribution to the canon on Chinese military and strategic affairs . . . . Fravel's new book is an instant classic and a mandatory reference source. I would recommend this volume to students of Chinese foreign policy, international relations, and military affairs without reservation. ---James Mulvenon, China Quarterly

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M. Taylor Fravel is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and a member of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of Strong Borders, Secure Nation (Princeton). Twitter @fravel

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