Written by leading scholars in the field, Causes of War
provides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theories
relating to the origins of both interstate and civil wars.
* Utilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theories
throughout
* Includes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well as
interstate wars — one of the only texts to do both
* Written by two former International Studies Association
Presidents
Innehållsförteckning
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
Om författaren
Jack S. Levy is Board of Governors Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University. He is a former President of the International Studies Association (2007-8) and of the Peace Science Society (2005-6). His research focuses on the causes of war and on foreign policy decision-making.
William R. Thompson is Rogers Professor of Political Science at Indiana University and Managing Editor of International Studies Quarterly. He is a former President of the International Studies Association (2005-6). His ongoing research focuses on conflict and long-term international political economy.
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