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Globalization and Armed Conflict
. Ed(S): Schneider, Gerald; Barbieri, Katherine; Gleditsch, Nils Petter
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Description for Globalization and Armed Conflict
Hardback. This work asks "Does global economic integration foster or suppress violent disputes within and between states? It shows that expanding commercial ties between states pacifies some, but not necessarily all, political relationships. It shows how important the fragile "capitalist peace" is. Editor(s): Schneider, Gerald; Barbieri, Katherine; Gleditsch, Nils Petter. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 614.
Globalization and Armed Conflict addresses one of the most important and controversial issues of our time: Does global economic integration foster or suppress violent disputes within and between states? Here, cutting-edge research by leading figures in international relations shows that expanding commercial ties between states pacifies some, but not necessarily all, political relationships. The authors demonstrate that the pacific effect of economic integration hinges on democratic structures, the size of the global system, the nature of the trade goods, and a reduced influence of the military on political decisions. In sum, this book demonstrates how important the still fragile 'capitalist ... Read more
Globalization and Armed Conflict addresses one of the most important and controversial issues of our time: Does global economic integration foster or suppress violent disputes within and between states? Here, cutting-edge research by leading figures in international relations shows that expanding commercial ties between states pacifies some, but not necessarily all, political relationships. The authors demonstrate that the pacific effect of economic integration hinges on democratic structures, the size of the global system, the nature of the trade goods, and a reduced influence of the military on political decisions. In sum, this book demonstrates how important the still fragile 'capitalist ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742518315
SKU
V9780742518315
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About . Ed(S): Schneider, Gerald; Barbieri, Katherine; Gleditsch, Nils Petter
Gerald Schneider is professor of political science at the University of Konstanz. Katherine Barbieri is assistant professor of political science at Vanderbilt University. Nils Petter Gleditsch is senior research fellow at the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo.
Reviews for Globalization and Armed Conflict
...This volume is an important compilation of studies and contributes to our understanding of economic interdependence and conflict.
Journal of Peace Research
A splendid overview for anyone wishing to get a thorough introduction to the major issues involved in assessing the liberal peace hypothesis.
International Studies Review
Journal of Peace Research
A splendid overview for anyone wishing to get a thorough introduction to the major issues involved in assessing the liberal peace hypothesis.
International Studies Review