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The Arc of War
Jack S. Levy
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Description for The Arc of War
Paperback. An exploration of the evolution of warfare in human history. It provides insight into the perennial questions of why and how humans fight. Beginning with the origins of warfare among foraging groups, it draws on empirical data to enhance our understanding of how war began and how it has changed over time. Num Pages: 280 pages, 11 line drawings, 43 tables. BIC Classification: JWA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
In this far-reaching exploration of the evolution of warfare in human history, Jack S. Levy and William R. Thompson provide insight into the perennial questions of why and how humans fight. Beginning with the origins of warfare among foraging groups, "The Arc of War" draws on a wealth of empirical data to enhance our understanding of how war began and how it has changed over time. The authors point to the complex interaction of political economy, political and military organization, military technology, and the threat environment - all of which create changing incentives for states and other actors. They conclude ... Read more
In this far-reaching exploration of the evolution of warfare in human history, Jack S. Levy and William R. Thompson provide insight into the perennial questions of why and how humans fight. Beginning with the origins of warfare among foraging groups, "The Arc of War" draws on a wealth of empirical data to enhance our understanding of how war began and how it has changed over time. The authors point to the complex interaction of political economy, political and military organization, military technology, and the threat environment - all of which create changing incentives for states and other actors. They conclude ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226476292
SKU
V9780226476292
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99-50
About Jack S. Levy
Jack S. Levy is the Board of Governors' Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University and coauthor, with William R. Thompson, of Causes of War. William R. Thompson is Distinguished Professor and the Donald A. Rogers Professor of Political Science at Indiana University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Coping with Terrorism.
Reviews for The Arc of War
"Through a comprehensive review of the literature, The Arc of War presents an interesting and important argument that there is a coevolutionary process at work during warfare, whereby political economy, military organization, weapons, and the threat environment are all endogenous." (David Sobek, Louisiana State University)"