The Arc of War Origins, Escalation, and Transformation by JackS. Levy, William R. Thompson Paperback, 282 Pages, Published 2011 by University Of Chicago Press ISBN-13: 978-0-226-47629-2, ISBN: 0-226-47629-4
"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 politica ..."
"The First World War had profound consequences both for the evolution of the international system and for domestic political systems. How and why did the war start? Offering a unique interdisciplinary perspective, this volume brings together a distinguished group of diplomatic historians and international relations scholars to debate the causes of the war. Organized around several theoretically based questions, it shows how power, allian ..."
"Written by leading scholars in the field, Causes of War provides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theories relating to the origins of both interstate and civil wars. Utilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theories throughout Includes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well as interstate wars -- one of the only texts to do both Written by two former International Studies Associatio ..."
"The First World War had profound consequences both for the evolution of the international system and for domestic political systems. How and why did the war start? Offering a unique interdisciplinary perspective, this volume brings together a distinguished group of diplomatic historians and international relations scholars to debate the causes of the war. Organized around several theoretically based questions, it shows how power, allian ..."
"The apparently accelerating arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union and the precarious political conditions existing in many parts of the world have given rise to new anxiety about the possibility of military confrontation between the superpowers. Despite the fateful nature of the risk, we have little knowledge, as Jack S. Levy has pointed out, "of the conditions, processes, and events which might combine to generate su ..."
"UNIQUE SELLING FEATURES AND BENEFITS- Learn the latest information on the PRAXIS series tests- Practice with questions from 20 specialty area tests- Revised to include information and practice questions with explanatory answers on 2 ..."
"4 But in the Middle East, there is great hope that modernization can take place in
a way that is ultimately consistent with social traditions and religion. ... First of all,
a country must face the challenge of modernity, when traditions first encounter
new ways and those representing the ... Secondly, countries experience the
consolidation of modernizing leadership. ... The third phase is economic and
social transformation, when c ..."
"PHYSIOLOGY is a comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date, and authoritative textbook of human physiology. An emphasis is placed on fundamental mechanisms and concepts and individual concepts are presented via an organ systems approach, clearly describing all mechanisms that control and regulate function. Key experimental observations and examples are included for students who want a better understanding of the body's dynamic process. Clinic ..."
Occupational health(2nd Edition) Recognizing and preventing work-related disease by Barry S. Levy, David H. Wegman, JackS. Levy Hardcover, 672 Pages, Published 1989 by Lippincott Williams And Wilkins Letterboxed ISBN-13: 978-0-316-52247-2, ISBN: 0-316-52247-3
"Few scholars have provided as much insight into the struggle of leaders, ideas, and policies as Paul W. Schroeder. Constantly challenging conventional views, and drawing upon a masterly command of the sources and literature, Schroeder provides new answers to old questions about international history and politics since the age of Napoleon. Were European international relations really driven by balance of power politics, or has that tradi ..."
"Written by leading scholars in the field, Causes of War provides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theories relating to the origins of both interstate and civil wars. Utilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theories throughout Includes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well as interstate wars –– one of the only texts to do both Written by two former International Studies Association Presidents ..."
"Political psychology applies what is known about human psychology to the study of politics. It examines how, for example, people reach political decisions on topics such as voting, party identification, and political attitudes as well as how leaders mediate political conflicts and make foreign policy decisions. The Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology gathers together a distinguished group of scholars from around the world to shed l ..."
"This is an introduction to the skies, covering our immediate Solar System - the sun, the moon and the planets - and beyond into deep space, the stars, galaxies and nebulae. Both historical and scientific aspects of astronomy are included, as well as a resources directory. From huge optical telescopes used by professional astronomers to the makeshift observatories of amateurs, the tools and techniques of skywatching are covered."
"The following pages examine and evaluate Thucydides' theory of hegemonic war
and contemporary variations of that theory. To carry out this task, it is necessary
to make Thucydides' ideas more systematic, expose his basic assumptions, and
understand his analytical method. Subsequently, this article discusses whether or
not Thucydides' conception of international relations has. Robert Gilpin is
Eisenhower Professor of International A ..."
Clyde Tombaugh Discoverer of Planet Pluto by David H., JackS. Levy Paperback, 212 Pages, Published 1992 by University Of Arizona Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8165-1317-8, ISBN: 0-8165-1317-1
"Based on a long series of interviews with Tombaugh and his colleagues, friends, andfamily, the book also draws on the scientific record to substantiate details ..."
"76-78; A. N. Kurat, “The Retreat of the Turks, 1683-1730,” chap. 19. 64. Shaw, History of the Ottoman Empire, pp. 223-25; Kurat, “Retreat of the Turks,” pp. 626-29; Hill, History of Diplomacy, 3:266; Petrie, Earlier Diplomatic History, ..."
Analyzing the Causes of War(1st Edition) Power, Politics and Psychology by JackS. Levy Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2019 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-84385-1, ISBN: 1-138-84385-7
"This volume is a collection of some of the most influential essays by Jack Levy on the causes of interstate war. These studies focus on the role of power in the international system, the domestic sources of security policy and war, and the psychology of decision-making. Among the themes uniting all of these studies is that there are patterns in the processes leading to interstate wars, that these patterns are complex, and that an under ..."