Causes of War, 1st Edition, 9781405175593
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Why do nations and groups fight? Understand the causes of war.

Causes of War, 1st Edition

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    21 January 2010

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Summary

Decoding the Roots of Conflict: A Comprehensive Analysis of War’s Origins

Written by leading scholars, Causes of War delivers the first comprehensive analysis of the dominant theories explaining the origins of both interstate and civil wars.

  • Utilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theories throughout.
  • Includes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well as interstate wars – one of the only texts to do both.
  • Authored by two for…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405175593
ISBN-10:1405175591
Series:Wiley Desktop Editions
Author:Jack S. Levy, William R. Thompson
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:Wiley-Blackwell
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Edition:1st
Release Date:21 January 2010
Weight:431g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 18mm
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Critics Review

“In summary, this book can be considered as a useful source specifically for international relations students and researchers, and it may also be of interest for scholars, policy makers and strategists.” (Political Studies Review, 1 September 2011)

“Along the way are examples from recent history that may surprise the reader. At the very least, every member of Congress and the State Department should study this report.” (Book News Inc, November 2010)

About The Author

Jack S. Levy

Jack S. Levy is Board of Governors Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University. He is a former President of the International Studies Association (2007-8) and of the Peace Science Society (2005-6). His research focuses on the causes of war and on foreign policy decision-making.

William R. Thompson is Rogers Professor of Political Science at Indiana University and Managing Editor of International Studies Quarterly. He is a former President of the International Studies Association (2005-6). His ongoing research focuses on conflict and long-term international political economy.

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