Ending WarsISBN: 978-0-7456-4032-7
Hardcover
176 pages
October 2008, Polity
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Journal of Peace Research
"Readers who are looking for an overview of existing knowledge
on war termination will find this book to be a valuable
resource."
Political Science Quarterly
"This superb book combines strong research with clear thinking,
to address a vexed question: how are wars – of various types
– brought to an end? Drawing upon a wide range of country
examples and deploying valuable insights, Feargal Cochrane –
one of the leading authorities on conflict resolution - provides a
sophisticated and lucid explanation of the most successful methods
of stopping violence. Ending Wars deserves to be read by all
scholars of global conflict and peace."
Jon Tonge, University of Liverpool and Chair of the
Political Studies Association of the UK
"Ending Wars is a thoughtful and carefully argued book.
Cochrane starts with the basic premise that violent conflict is a
rational act by those who believe it will achieve a desired end. By
emphasizing the politics of armed conflict and recognizing that
violence is a tactic, he persuasively demonstrates that war is not
inevitable. Through political dialogue and negotiations it is
possible to create alternatives for the parties to meet their goals
and interests through non-violent means. This excellent
introduction will be read with great interest by those seeking to
better understand war and the potential for peace."
Terence Lyons, George Mason University