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In this landmark work of international relations theory, first published in 1959, the eminent realist scholar Kenneth N. Waltz offers a foundational analysis of the nature of conflict between states.

Table of Contents
Foreword to the 2018 Anniversary Edition, by Stephen M. Walt
Preface to the 2001 Edition
Preface to the 1959 Edition
1. Introduction
2. The First Image: International Conflict and Human Behavior
3. Some Implications of the First Image: The Behavioral Sciences and the Reduction of Interstate Violence
4. The Second Image: International Conflict and the Internal Structure of States
5. Some Implications of the Second Image: International Socialism and the Coming of the First World War
6. The Third Image: International Conflict and International Anarchy
7. Some Implications of the Third Image: Examples from Economics, Politics, and History
8. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

Man the State and War

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      Publisher Columbia University Press
      Published 11 December 2018
      ISBN-13 9780231188050
      978-0231188050
      ISBN-10 0231188056
      Also in:
      Peace studies and conflict resolution Theory of warfare and military science

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this landmark work of international relations theory, first published in 1959, the eminent realist scholar Kenneth N. Waltz offers a foundational analysis of the nature of conflict between states.

      Table of Contents
      Foreword to the 2018 Anniversary Edition, by Stephen M. Walt
      Preface to the 2001 Edition
      Preface to the 1959 Edition
      1. Introduction
      2. The First Image: International Conflict and Human Behavior
      3. Some Implications of the First Image: The Behavioral Sciences and the Reduction of Interstate Violence
      4. The Second Image: International Conflict and the Internal Structure of States
      5. Some Implications of the Second Image: International Socialism and the Coming of the First World War
      6. The Third Image: International Conflict and International Anarchy
      7. Some Implications of the Third Image: Examples from Economics, Politics, and History
      8. Conclusion
      Bibliography
      Index

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