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. Simulating War 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.
#912805 in Books Kevin J Mumford 2016-03-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.56 x .87 x 6.24l; .0 #File Name: 1469626845272 pagesNot Straight Not White Black Gay Men from the March on Washington to the AIDS Crisis John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Cu
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What a must-read!By Cris ChandlerThe book was well-written and structured. The author takes the reader on a timeline that is very accurate and rooted in context. Using a host of resources; this book weaves a tale that appears to be a fun and at times heartbreaking journey. Later in the book; the author focuses on a lot of religious battles...which he delves into rather deeply. The only thing missing from the book; for me; was a greater description of the black men involved in the AIDS crisis to correct the whitewashing of that history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerHelps inform black gays of their history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Much history and scholarship about important and little-known topicsBy Andrew D. OramIn this historical study; carefully footnoted but very honest and present to the reader; Mumford covers many issues besetting the black gay community. Although I am both straight and white; I found the book engrossing and feel lucky to be able to learn from it. Most of the sociological jargon is concentrated in the first couple chapters; so if you are put off by that; stay the course and benefit from the amazing (and little-known) history and biography that follows. The book shows how the larger American culture; including many African-American communities and leaders; continues to oppress gays; particularly black ones. It is unfortunate that the common impression of black religious leaders being hostile to gays remains largely true; despite heroic efforts by impressive black Christian activists from the 1970s on. We are still reeling from the retreat from civil rights that took place in the 1970s and 1980s. Mumford details the progress and retrenchment that has taken place; both in gay whites toward blacks (I think back to the movie Dear White People for an example) and among Christians toward gays. Although he explicitly focuses on men; Mumford does honor many black lesbian leaders and show the importance of their influence on black gay men.
