More than 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu composed his masterpiece The Art of War which has been used by the world's greatest leaders including Napoleon. Here, Wing makes the influential philosophies of the Orient accessible to all seekers of professional achievement and personal excellence. 20 halftones, 35 illustrations.
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Makes a Chinese Classic Thoroughly Modern,
This review is from: The Art of Strategy: A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic The Art of War (Paperback)
I have read numerous translations of the "Art of War", however "The Art of Strategy" takes the classic Chinese strategy to a level that modern Americans can easily relate. I use this version of the book in a course taught on public relations strategy and it is always well received by the students. It seems to be less militaristic in its presentation and more applicable to modern problems including those of a more personal nature. While I personally prefer Thomas Cleary's translation, there is no question that my students get much out of Wing's new twist. Great book!
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This review is from: The Art of Strategy: A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic The Art of War (Paperback)
The title R.L. Wing has is far more representative of the content. It really is not all about "The Art of War", though it does address combat strategy. I find it is far more about success without ever having to come to blows. The commentary on the "four conflicts" is of interest as we appear to live in a society that only recognizes three of the four stated and denies the remaining one. From the other side of the world, a radically different time, a very different culture, and more than a thousand years ago he predicts the consequences. As he is dealing with human nature and behavior, the book is timeless in its commentary.A Chinese national who I once worked with told me after reading this edition he thought it the best translation visually and in content he had seen to date.
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A finely tuned book with thought provoking exercises.,
This review is from: The Art of Strategy: A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic The Art of War (Paperback)
More like a workbook, we admire the way this book breaks away from the usual war mode and into the strategy realm. Sun Tzu, though it does show you how to prepare for battle, prefers that war is not implemented if not for preservation's sake. This book's print quality could be better but it is very well organized with profound analyses. Broken down verse by verse and separated by each area of interaction (personal, interpersonal, group) you can tell the author really took the effort to have the reader understand and apply every concept. Wow. You'll be glad you bought it. Sonshi.com
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SUN TZU BELIEVED THAT EVEN BEFORE CONSIDERING A CONfrontation - for whatever purpose - it is essential to Calculate a complete analysis of the situation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
inner opponent, lasting triumph, tactical positioning, skillful leaders, superior leader, certain triumph, environmental conflict, brilliant leaders, conflict with another, fortified area Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sun Tzu, Entire Force, Artful Strategy, The Art of Strategy, Situational Positioning, Engaging the Force, Five Weaknesses, Fiery Attack, Deadly Intelligence, Local Intelligence, Secure Intelligence, Ancient Ones, Wasteful Delay New!
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SUN TZU BELIEVED THAT EVEN BEFORE CONSIDERING A CONfrontation - for whatever purpose - it is essential to Calculate a complete analysis of the situation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
inner opponent, lasting triumph, tactical positioning, skillful leaders, superior leader, certain triumph, environmental conflict, brilliant leaders, conflict with another, fortified area Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sun Tzu, Entire Force, Artful Strategy, The Art of Strategy, Situational Positioning, Engaging the Force, Five Weaknesses, Fiery Attack, Deadly Intelligence, Local Intelligence, Secure Intelligence, Ancient Ones, Wasteful Delay New!
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- The Art of War (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (B&N Classics) by Sun Tzu in Front Matter
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- The Art of War (Penguin Great Ideas) by Sun-tzu in Front Matter
- Art of Strategy by R. L. Wing in Front Matter
- Ancient Times: The Story of the First Americans by Suzanne Strauss Art on page 56
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- Innovation Strategy for the Knowledge Economy: The Ken Awakening (Business Briefcase) by Debra M Amidon on page 101, page 117, and Back Matter
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- American Hero by Larry Beinhart on page 70
- Doing Business in China: The Sun Tzu Way by Laurence J. Brahm in Back Matter
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