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System Effects
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Based On More Than Three Decades Of Observation, Robert Jervis Concludes In This Provocative Book That The Very Foundations Of Many Social Science Theoriesespecially Those In Political Scienceare Faulty. Taking Insights From Complexity Theory As His Point Of Departure, The Author Observes That We Live In A World Where Things Are Interconnected, Where Unintended Consequences Of Our Actions Are Unavoidable And Unpredictable, And Where The Total Effect Of Behavior Is Not Equal To The Sum Of Individual Actions. Jervis Draws On A Wide Range Of Human Endeavors To Illustrate The Nature Of These System Effects. He Shows How Increasing Airport Security Might Actually Cost Lives, Not Save Them, And How Removing Dead Trees (Ostensibly To Give Living Trees More Room) May Damage The Health Of An Entire Forest. Similarly, He Highlights The Interconnectedness Of The Political World As He Describes How The Cold War Played Out And As He Narrates The Series Of Eventswith Their Unintended Consequencesthat Escalated Into World War I.The Ramifications Of Developing A Rigorous Understanding Of Politics Are Immense, As Jervis Demonstrates In His Critique Of Current Systemic Theories Of International Politicsespecially The Influential Work Done By Kenneth Waltz. Jervis Goes On To Examine Various Types Of Negative And Positive Feedback, Bargaining In Different Types Of Relationships, And The Polarizing Effects Of Alignments To Begin Building A Foundation For A More Realistic, More Nuanced, Theory Of International Politics. System Effects Concludes By Examining What It Means To Act In A System. It Shows How Political Actors Might Modify Their Behavior In Anticipation Of System Effects, And It Explores How Systemic Theories Of Political Behavior Might Account For The Role Of Anticipation And Strategy In Political Action. This Work Introduces Powerful New Concepts That Will Reward Not Only International Relations Theorists, But Also All Social Scientists With Interests In Comparative Politics And Political Theory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'System Effects' by Robert Jervis? A: The main theme of 'System Effects' is the critique of traditional social science theories, particularly in political science, emphasizing how interconnectedness in systems leads to unintended consequences that are often unpredictable.
- Q: How does Jervis illustrate the concept of system effects? A: Jervis illustrates system effects by providing examples from various human endeavors, such as how increased airport security can lead to more harm than good and how environmental interventions can adversely affect ecosystems.
- Q: What types of feedback does Jervis discuss in the book? A: Jervis discusses both negative and positive feedback mechanisms, which are essential in understanding the dynamics of political behavior and systemic interactions.
- Q: Is 'System Effects' suitable for those interested in international relations? A: Yes, 'System Effects' is particularly valuable for students and scholars of international relations, as it offers a nuanced critique of existing theories and introduces new concepts relevant to the field.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'System Effects'? A: The book 'System Effects' was published on August 4, 1997.
- Q: What is the format and condition of this book? A: 'System Effects' is available in hardcover format and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'System Effects'? A: The author of 'System Effects' is Robert Jervis.
- Q: How many pages does 'System Effects' contain? A: 'System Effects' contains a total of 328 pages.
- Q: Does the book address the role of anticipation in political action? A: Yes, Jervis explores how political actors can modify their behavior in anticipation of system effects, highlighting the importance of strategy in political action.
- Q: What critique does Jervis make regarding Kenneth Waltz's work? A: Jervis critiques Kenneth Waltz's systemic theories in international politics, arguing they lack a rigorous understanding of the complexities and interdependencies present in real-world situations.