| dc.description | Revolutions in Military Affairs (RMA) is the notion that development has taken the form of giant leaps caused by political, technological or organisational innovations. But how useful is RMA as a concept in historical analysis? This study examines the use of RMA as an analytic tool.
Black lays down a variety of different definitions and understandings of the term, and points out a set of problems in the use of the term. RMA is at once description, analysis, prospectus and mission, and Black argues that the failure to distinguish between these different aspects surrounds the term with confusion. On these grounds, he argues that RMA has limited value as an analytic tool, and applies for caution in the use and application of both the term and concept. | no_NO |
