Causes of War
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 22. January 2010
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-4051-7560-9 (ISBN)
Description
Written by leading scholars in the field, Causes of War provides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theories relating to 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
Written by two former International Studies Association Presidents
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
Written by two former International Studies Association Presidents
Reviews / Votes
"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)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
553 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-7560-9 (9781405175609)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Jack S. Levy | William R. Thompson
Causes of War
E-Book
09/2011
Wiley-Blackwell
€32.99
Available for download


Jack S. Levy | William R. Thompson
Causes of War
E-Book
11/2009
Wiley-Blackwell
€32.99
Available for download
Persons
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.
Content
Acknowledgments vi 1. Introduction to the Study of War 1
2. System-Level Theories 28
3. The Dyadic Interactions of States 55
4. The State and Societal Level 83
5. Decision-Making: The Individual Level 128
6. Decision-Making: The Organizational Level 162
7. Civil War 186
8. Conclusion: Refl ections on Levels, Causes, and War 205
References 224
Index 265
2. System-Level Theories 28
3. The Dyadic Interactions of States 55
4. The State and Societal Level 83
5. Decision-Making: The Individual Level 128
6. Decision-Making: The Organizational Level 162
7. Civil War 186
8. Conclusion: Refl ections on Levels, Causes, and War 205
References 224
Index 265