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To avoid war, one must first understand its causes. Written by two highly regarded scholars - both former Presidents of the International Studies Association - this text provides a comprehensive analysis of the leading theories of both interstate and civil war, along with a discussion of the changing nature of war over time.

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"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)



Table of Contents
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

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 22 January 2010
      ISBN-13 9781405175593
      978-1405175593
      ISBN-10 1405175591
      Also in:
      Theory of warfare and military science

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      To avoid war, one must first understand its causes. Written by two highly regarded scholars - both former Presidents of the International Studies Association - this text provides a comprehensive analysis of the leading theories of both interstate and civil war, along with a discussion of the changing nature of war over time.

      Trade 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)



      Table of Contents
      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

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