David Kilcullen

Out of the Mountains: The Coming Age of the Urban Guerrilla

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ISBN 13:: 9781849045117
author:: David Kilcullen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: C Hurst & Co (Publishers) Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 13.9 x 2.4 x 21.6 cm
Genre:: History, Military History, Armed Forces
Condition:: New
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David Kilcullen, a leading expert on modern warfare, explores the future of conflict and urban society in this groundbreaking book. He examines four megatrends - population growth, urbanization, coastal life, and connectedness - and argues that future conflicts will increasingly occur in sprawling coastal cities and highly networked settings.

Kilcullen identifies the challenges and opportunities created by these trends and offers a unified theory of "competitive control", which highlights the importance of engaging with local populations to address social conflicts. He draws on case studies from around the world, including Mumbai, to illustrate the complexities of modern conflict.

This book provides a unique perspective on the future of warfare and urban society, and offers practical ideas for dealing with the challenges of diffuse social conflicts. It is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern conflict and the role of cities in shaping the future of human society.

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