Conflict After the Cold War: Arguments on Causes of War and PeacePearson Longman, 2008 - 654 pagine Edited by one of the most renowned scholars in the field, Richard Betts' Conflict After the Cold War assembles classic and contemporary readings that argue about the shape of international conflict in this post-Cold War and post-9/11 era. Contextualized within a broader philosophical and historical context, the carefully chosen and excerpted selections in this popular reader introduce students to the core debates about the causes and the future of war and peace. Through the precision of its approach and attention to new issues, this reader challenges conventional wisdom and encourages more critical examination of the political, economic, social, and military factors that underlie political violence. |
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Three Visions of War and Peace | 1 |
Anarchy and Power | 53 |
Institutions | 119 |
Copyright | |
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