| Edition |
New ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 366 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-348) and index. |
| Contents |
Unfinished business, 1961 -- New concepts and new tools to shape the defense program -- Why independent analysts? -- NATO strategy and forces -- Nuclear strategy and forces -- Yardsticks of sufficiency -- Three controversial program decisions -- Some problems in wartime defense management -- Unfinished business, 1969. |
| Summary |
Originally published in 1971, and now published with a new foreword, this is a book of enduring value and lasting relevance. The authors detail the application, history, and controversies surrounding the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), used to evaluate military needs and to choose among alternatives for meeting those needs. |
| Local Note |
JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- History -- 20th century.
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United States. Department of Defense. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
USA -- Verteidigungsministerium. |
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Military planning -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Military planning. |
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United States. |
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United States -- Armed Forces -- Management -- History -- 20th century.
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Armed Forces. |
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Management. |
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United States -- Armed Forces -- Cost control -- History -- 20th century.
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Cost control. |
| Chronological Term |
Geschichte 1961-1969 |
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1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Smith, K. Wayne.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Enthoven, Alain C., 1930- How much is enough? New ed. Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp., 2005 9780833038265 (DLC) 2005018910 (OCoLC)60835386 |
| ISBN |
0833038265 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
|
1282451278 |
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9781282451278 |
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9786612451270 |
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6612451270 |
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0833048147 |
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9780833048141 |
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