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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
Written by leading scholars in the field, Causes of Warprovides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theoriesrelating to the origins of both interstate and civil wars.* Utilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theoriesthroughout* Includes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well asinterstate wars -- one of the only texts to do both* Written by two former International Studies AssociationPresidents
Acknowledgments vi1. Introduction to the Study of War 12. System-Level Theories 283. The Dyadic Interactions of States 554. The State and Societal Level 835. Decision-Making: The Individual Level 1286. Decision-Making: The Organizational Level 1627. Civil War 1868. Conclusion: Refl ections on Levels, Causes, and War 205References 224Index 265