War And Its Causes

Présentation de l'éditeur : "This interdisciplinary book provides an invaluable perspective on the causes of war, drawing on a thoughtful consideration of what war actually is--the key foundation for an analysis of its causes. Jeremy Black assesses the three main types of war--between cultures, within cultures, and civil--emphasizing the social and cultural factors leading to conflict. He argues that cultural factors have always been the key element, especially aggression in the shape of a willingness to kill and be killed, which alters rational assumptions of risk and overcomes deterrence. He assesses the predisposition of ideologies to think and act in terms of conflict, the functional dynamics of international relations systems, and the strengths and failures of diplomacy. Drawing on research from history, political science, and international relations, Black marshals global examples spanning the fifteenth century to the present. Contrasting wars within cultures and wars between cultures he considers the implications for ongoing and future conflict. " This Book Provides An Invaluable Perspective On The Causes Of War, Drawing On A Thoughtful Consideration Of What War Actually Is, The Key Foundation For An Analysis Of Its Causes. Jeremy Black Also Considers Recent And Current Wars As Well As Likely Future Conflicts. He Analyzes The Three Main Types Of War--between Cultures, Within Cultures, And Civil--emphasizing The Social And Cultural Factors Leading To Conflict. He Assesses The Predisposition Of Ideologies To Think And Act In Terms Of Conflict, The Functional Dynamics Of International Relations Systems, And The Strengths And Failings Of Diplomacy. As An Interdisciplinary Study, The Book Draws On Research From History, Political Science, And International Relations And Marshals Global Examples Spanning The Fifteenth Century To The Present-- What Is War? -- To 1500 -- Conflict Between Civilisations, 1500-1650 -- Limited War? 1650-1790 -- Imperialism And Revolutions, 1790-1913 -- World War One And Its Sequel, 1914-30 -- World War Two And Its Origins, 1931-45 -- The Age Of The Cold War, 1946-89 -- War Since The Cold War, 1990- -- Into The Future -- Conclusions. Jeremy Black. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Présentation de l'éditeur : "This interdisciplinary book provides an invaluable perspective on the causes of war, drawing on a thoughtful consideration of what war actually is--the key foundation for an analysis of its causes. Jeremy Black assesses the three main types of war--between cultures, within cultures, and civil--emphasizing the social and cultural factors leading to conflict. He argues that cultural factors have always been the key element, especially aggression in the shape of a willingness to kill and be killed, which alters rational assumptions of risk and overcomes deterrence. He assesses the predisposition of ideologies to think and act in terms of conflict, the functional dynamics of international relations systems, and the strengths and failures of diplomacy. Drawing on research from history, political science, and international relations, Black marshals global examples spanning the fifteenth century to the present. Contrasting wars within cultures and wars between cultures he considers the implications for ongoing and future conflict. " Presentación del editor: "This book provides an invaluable perspective on the causes of war, drawing on a thoughtful consideration of what war actually is, the key foundation for an analysis of its causes. Jeremy Black also considers recent and current wars as well as likely future conflicts. He analyzes the three main types of war--between cultures, within cultures, and civil--emphasizing the social and cultural factors leading to conflict. He assesses the predisposition of ideologies to think and act in terms of conflict, the functional dynamics of international relations systems, and the strengths and failings of diplomacy. As an interdisciplinary study, the book draws on research from history, political science, and international relations and marshals global examples spanning the fifteenth century to the present" Contents......Page 7 Abbreviations......Page 9 Preface......Page 11 1 What Is War?......Page 13 2 To 1500......Page 27 3 War, 1500–1650......Page 45 4 Limited War? 1650–1790......Page 61 5 Imperialism and Revolutions, 1790–1913......Page 81 6 World War I and Its Sequel, 1914–30......Page 115 7 World War II and Its Origins, 1931–45......Page 145 8 The Age of the Cold War, 1946–89......Page 181 9 War since the Cold War, 1990–......Page 209 10 Into the Future......Page 221 11 Conclusions......Page 233 Selected Further Reading......Page 241 Index......Page 243 About the Author......Page 253 This interdisciplinary book assesses the causes of war, considering what war actually is-key for understanding its causes. Black marshals global examples from the fifteenth century to the present, analyzing the three main types of war-between cultures, within cultures, and civil-emphasizing the social and cultural factors leading to conflict.