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Systems of War and Peace provides a concise introduction to the sociological study of war and peace as social institutions. War is analyzed as a particular kind of social conflict and peace is analyzed in terms of war prevention. Others topics discussed include the evolution of the international legal system, the origins and characteristics of modern military organizations, and the numerous effects of war on populations, governments, and various social institutions. Contents: INSTITUTIONAL PATTERNS; War as a Social Institution; Peace as a Social Institution; Theoretical Models of War and Peace; International Law; The Contemporary War System; MILITARY SYSTEMS; The Origins of Modern Military Organization; Modern Military Organization; Military Culture; Military Technology; Military Success and Failure; The Social Effects of War; PEACEKEEPING SYSTEMS: Peace Projects; Peacekeeping Organizations; Arms Control; Postscript; Appendix; The Analysis of Particular Wars; References; Index.

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  • PublisherUniv Pr of Amer
  • Publication date1995
  • ISBN 10 0819198587
  • ISBN 13 9780819198587
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages288
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