Mott William H., Kim Jae Chang. The Philosophy of Chinese Military Culture: Shih vs. Li

Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. — 320 p.Drawing on ancient texts and modern interpretations, this work explores the foundations for war in China's strategic culture - "Shih", "Li", and "Tao". "Shih" theory bases strategy on enemy intent, in contrast to Euro-American "Li" strategies based on forces. The work uses "Shih" theory to explain the anomalies that continue to perplex Euro-American observers in modern China's uses of force.William H. Mott, IV teaches International Politics and Political Thought at Emerson College. Jae Chang Kim is co-chairman of the Council on Korea-US Security Studies.