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The Causes of War

ISBN: 978-0-7456-4199-7
Paperback
240 pages
November 2008, Polity
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  • An accessible and engaging introduction to the complex and multi-faceted causes of war
  • Argues that there is no single explanation for war: factors leading to war in one case may well lead to peace in another
  • Draws on a wide range of examples – from the rise of Japan in the 19th century to the emergence of Hamas in the 21st century
  • Essential reading for students of security and strategic studies as well as anyone seeking to understand the rise of violent conflict in the contemporary world

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