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Book SynopsisThis book studies the structural inequalities between states as they evolve and influence the political process, analyzing various forms of political violence, the dissolution of states, and the sources of cooperation between states. The ultimate genesis of democracy is shown to be a consequence of the processes detailed in the book.
Trade Review"There is a lot here to sink your teeth into. This examination of inequality and how it shapes so many aspects of international relations and world politics is innovative and path-breaking." --
Journal of Peace ResearchTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Theoretical overview; 2. Scarcity and inequality; Part II. State Formation and Dissolution: 3. Warfare and the origins of the state; 4. Decline and fall of empires and states; Part III. Democracy: 5. The timing of the social problem and democratization; 6. Failures of state formation and democratization; 7. Sources of democracy; Part IV. Violence and Cooperation: 8. Inequality and political violence; 9. Equality and cooperation or helping: Part V. Conclusion: 10. Paradoxes of democracy and state survivability; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
