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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCashman takes a comprehensive look at the various factors thought to contribute to the outbreak of war. Using a levels of analysis approach, he presents an exhaustive set of theories at the individual, substate, state, dyadic, and international levels. Following the explanation of each theory, Cashman presents the empirical record supporting and/or refuting the theories. In this second edition, the book has been expanded to include the growing body of literature examining the causes of war. Further, Cashman has added more depth to the theoretical discussions by including throughout the book case illustrations that should help pique the interest of students. He has also added a chapter on constructivism reflecting an evolving field of study. This book presents a most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of literature surrounding the causes of war. It is ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduates studying contemporary war. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate, graduate, research, and professional collections. * CHOICE *
Greg Cashman thoroughly examines the validity and reliability of empirical findings and the theories of international relations they attempt to test. He is clear, balanced, and precise. Every student of world politics ought to own this book. -- Charles F. Doran, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of International Relations, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Empirical Theory and the Causes of War Chapter 2: The Individual Level of Analysis, Part I: Human Aggression Chapter 3: The Individual Level of Analysis, Part II: Psychological Explanations for War Chapter 4: The Substate Level of Analysis: Group Decision Making Chapter 5: The State Level of Analysis, Part I: Political, Economic, and Demographic Factors Chapter 6: The State Level of Analysis, Part II: Internal Conflicts, Nationalism, and War Weariness Chapter 7: The Dyadic Level of Analysis, Part I: The Nature of Dyads—Really Bad Dyads and Pretty Good Dyads Chapter 8: The Dyadic Level of Analysis, Part II: International Interactions Chapter 9: The Dyadic Level of Analysis, Part III: Game Theory, Bargaining, and Deterrence Theory Chapter 10: The International System Level of Analysis, Part I: Realism, Anarchy, and the Balance of Power Chapter 11: The International System Level of Analysis, Part II: Power Dynamics, Cyclical Theories, and Historical-Structural Theories of War Chapter 12: Constructivism: A Digression Chapter 13: Conclusion Bibliography
