Causes of War
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Beschreibung
Written by leading scholars in the field, Causes of Warprovides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theoriesrelating to the origins of both interstate and civil wars.
* Utilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theoriesthroughout
* Includes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well asinterstate wars -- one of the only texts to do both
* Written by two former International Studies AssociationPresidents
Autor*in
Jack S. Levy
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Geschichte History Internationale Beziehungen Krieg Kriegs- u. Friedensforschung Militärgeschichte Military History Political Science Politikwissenschaft War & Peace Studies
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"In summary, this book can be considered as a useful sourcespecifically for international relations students and researchers,and it may also be of interest for scholars, policy makers andstrategists." (Political Studies Review, 1 September 2011)
"Along the way are examples from recent history that maysurprise the reader. At the very least, every member of Congressand the State Department should study this report." (Book NewsInc, November 2010)"A very impressive book. The most systematic, thorough, andinformative review of contemporary scientific theories on thecauses of war in print. Highly recommended not only for studentsand scholars, but policy makers and others who need to know aboutwar and its most likely causes."
--John A. Vasquez, University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign
"Levy and Thompson are very highly regarded as leadingscholars of war, and this terrific book reflects that preeminence.Up-to-date and timely without being faddish, the volume covers aremarkable range of theories and approaches, paying due attentionto classic arguments in a contemporary context. Causes ofWar has a structure and clarity that will make this volume ajoy to use in the classroom. The comprehensive coverage makes it anindispensable tool for every serious student of thetopic."
--Colin Elman, Syracuse University
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