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Hardback. Condition: Good. Although war is terrible and brutal, history shows that it has been a great driver of human progress. So argues political scientist Benjamin Ginsberg in this incisive, well-researched study of the benefits to civilization derived from armed conflict. Ginsberg makes a convincing case that war selects for and promotes certain features of societies that are generally held to represent progress. These include rationality, technological and economic development, and liberal forms of government.Contrary to common perceptions that war is the height of irrationality, Ginsberg persuasively demonstrates that in fact it is the ultimate test of rationality. He points out that those societies best able to assess threats from enemies rationally and objectively are usually the survivors of warfare. History also clearly reveals the technological benefits that result from war-ranging from the sundial to nuclear power. And in regard to economics, preparation for war often spurs on economic development; by the same token, nations with economic clout in peacetime usually have a huge advantage in times of war. Finally, war and the threat of war have encouraged governments to become more congenial to the needs and wants of their citizens because of the increasing reliance of governments on their citizens' full cooperation in times of war.However deplorable the realities of war are, the many fascinating examples and astute analysis in this thought-provoking book will make readers reconsider the unmistakable connection between war and progress.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Although war is terrible and brutal, history shows that it has been a great driver of human progress. So argues political scientist Benjamin Ginsberg in this incisive, well-researched study of the benefits to civilization derived from armed conflict. Ginsberg makes a convincing case that war selects for and promotes certain features of societies that are generally held to represent progress. These include rationality, technological and economic development, and liberal forms of government.Contrary to common perceptions that war is the height of irrationality, Ginsberg persuasively demonstrates that in fact it is the ultimate test of rationality. He points out that those societies best able to assess threats from enemies rationally and objectively are usually the survivors of warfare. History also clearly reveals the technological benefits that result from war-ranging from the sundial to nuclear power. And in regard to economics, preparation for war often spurs on economic development; by the same token, nations with economic clout in peacetime usually have a huge advantage in times of war. Finally, war and the threat of war have encouraged governments to become more congenial to the needs and wants of their citizens because of the increasing reliance of governments on their citizens' full cooperation in times of war.However deplorable the realities of war are, the many fascinating examples and astute analysis in this thought-provoking book will make readers reconsider the unmistakable connection between war and progress.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paper. Condition: Good. Good paper copy 63 numbered pages with text throughout.

Trade paperback. [2d ed.]. viii, 74 p., [5] leaves of plates: ill.; 23 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Plates. Bibliography: p. 67-74. Good. moderate shelfwear to the cover.

Trade paperback. Unabridged. Good. Ex-library. Cover is worn.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. 1973. Hardcover. Very good copy in good cloth covers. Title in gilt. Previous owners name to FFEP, remains very good. . . . .

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 48 pages. 5.79x4.09x0.28 inches. In Stock.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Jews Among the Entente Leaders. Book.

Condition: Very Good. 1973. Hardcover. Very good copy in good cloth covers. Title in gilt. Previous owners name to FFEP, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paper Back. Condition: Good.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Sabbath Eve Service. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 140 pages. Illustrated. "North to the Pole: Six by Dogsled; One on Skis;" "The Intimate Sense of Smell;" "Remnants: The Last Jews of Poland;" "Invaders from Space - Meteorites.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: New. pp. 118.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 607 pages. Light sun-fade to spine, else a clean, tight copy. Record # 464344.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 118.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 110 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.28 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 140 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.36 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. In stapled wraps, 8vo, 20pp. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" Tall. Book.