Regions of War and Peace [Hardcover]

Asks whether the causes of war among great powers apply to other countries, examining regions around the world.Douglas Lemke's book asks whether the factors said to lead to war among great powers also apply to other countries, given different regional circumstances and historical experiences. The book examines Africa, the Far East, the Middle East and South America, and argues that the causes of war are similar across these regions, but that there are differences based on different patterns of development. This book will interest students and scholars of international relations, peace studies, comparative politics and area studies.Douglas Lemke's book asks whether the factors said to lead to war among great powers also apply to other countries, given different regional circumstances and historical experiences. The book examines Africa, the Far East, the Middle East and South America, and argues that the causes of war are similar across these regions, but that there are differences based on different patterns of development. This book will interest students and scholars of international relations, peace studies, comparative politics and area studies.Douglas Lemke inquires as to whether the factors that lead to war among great powers also apply to other countries, considering different regional circumstances and historical experiences. The book examines Africa, the Far East, the Middle East and South America, and argues that the causes of war are similar across these regions, but that there are differences based on varying patterns of development. This book will interest students and scholars of international relations, peace studies, comparative politics and area studies.1. Introduction; 2. Theoretical origins; 3. Theoretical revision: the multiple hierarchy model; 4. Identifying local hierarchies and measuring key variables; 5. Empirical investigations; 6. Further investigations I: Great power interference?; 7. Further investigations II: an African (interstate) peacl)