The nature of war : origins and evolution of violent conflict / Jim Stempel
- Bib ID:
- 6103887
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Stempel, Jim, 1948-
- Description:
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- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012
- v, 213 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 0786468378
- 9780786468379
- Summary:
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"This thoughtful study journeys across time and disciplines to examine and sensibly explain human warfare, clarify its source and driving energy, and thoughtfully develop the prospect of a true and lasting peace."--Provided by publisher.
- Full contents:
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- Some proposals on the origin of war
- The developmental path
- Civilization's dawn
- Civilization, Eden and the romantic blunder
- The psychology of war
- The archetype, the ego and the genesis of war
- Alexander and the warrior archetype
- A new way emerges
- Revolution
- A violent clash of levels
- Documents of change
- A war to end all wars
- The Great War, Act II
- Cold War conflict
- The evolution of war
- The future's promise
- Understanding weapons
- Peace.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2012
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