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The Origins Of Major War (Cornell Studies In Security Affairs),Used
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One Of The Most Important Questions Of Human Existence Is What Drives Nations To Warespecially Massive, Systemthreatening War. Much Military History Focuses On The Who, When, And Where Of War; In This Riveting Book, Dale C. Copeland Brings Attention To Bear On Why Governments Make Decisions That Lead To, Sustain, And Intensify Conflicts. Copeland Presents Detailed Historical Narratives Of Several Twentiethcentury Cases, Including World War I, World War Ii, And The Cold War. He Highlights Instigating Factors That Transcend Individual Personalities, Styles Of Government, Geography, And Historical Context To Reveal Remarkable Consistency Across Several Major Wars Usually Considered Dissimilar. The Result Is A Series Of Challenges To Established Interpretive Positions And Provocative New Readings Of The Causes Of Conflict.Classical Realists And Neorealists Claim That Dominant Powers Initiate War. Hegemonic Stability Realists Believe That Wars Are Most Often Started By Rising States. Copeland Offers An Approach Stronger In Explanatory Power And Predictive Capacity Than These Three Brands Of Realism: He Examines Not Only The Power Resources But The Shifting Power Differentials Of States. He Specifies More Precisely The Conditions Under Which State Decline Leads To Conflict, Drawing Empirical Support From The Critical Cases Of The Twentieth Century As Well As Major Wars Spanning From Ancient Greece To The Napoleonic Wars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Origins of Major War'? A: The book explores the underlying reasons why nations engage in major wars, emphasizing the decision-making processes of governments rather than just the historical events themselves.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Origins of Major War' is Dale C. Copeland.
- Q: What are some of the key historical events discussed in the book? A: The book includes detailed narratives of World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, among other significant conflicts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Origins of Major War'? A: The book was published on August 15, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring a fresh and unmarked copy for readers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Origins of Major War' contain? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under World War I.
- Q: Does the book present a new perspective on war? A: Yes, Copeland challenges established theories of realism and proposes a more nuanced understanding of the conditions leading to war.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is part of the Cornell Studies in Security Affairs series and provides substantial historical analysis, making it suitable for academic purposes.