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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book is well written and appropriately referenced?The range of topics in the book and the extraordinary organizational effort make it especially adaptable for a variety of courses. * Teaching Sociology *
The book is well written and appropriately referenced…The range of topics in the book and the extraordinary organizational effort make it especially adaptable for a variety of courses. * Teaching Sociology *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Preface to the First Edition Chapter 3 Institutional Patterns: War as a Social Institution Chapter 4 Peace as a Social Institution Chapter 5 Theoretical Models of War and Peace Chapter 6 International Law Chapter 7 The Contemporary War System Chapter 8 Military Systems:The Origins of Modern Military Organization Chapter 9 Modern Military Organization Chapter 10 Military Culture Chapter 11 Military Technology Chapter 12 Military Success and Failure Chapter 13 The Social Effects of War Chapter 14 Peacekeeping Systems: Peace Projects Chapter 15 Peacekeeping Organizations Chapter 16 Arms Control Chapter 17 Postscript Chapter 18 Appendix: The Analysis of Particular Wars Chapter 19 References Chapter 20 Index Chapter 21 About the Authors
