Beschreibung:
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
Acknowledgments.1. Introduction to the Study of War.2. System-Level Theories.3. The Dyadic Interactions of States.4. The State and Societal Level.5. Decision-Making: The Individual Level.6. Decision-Making: The Organizational Level.7. Civil War.8. Conclusion: Reflections on Levels, Causes, and War.References.Index