Man, the State and War
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What’s it about?
Why do wars happen? This classic work dissects three levels of analysis—human nature, state structure, and international anarchy—to reveal the deepest cause of conflict.
You’ll learn
- War's root cause is international anarchy
- Human nature alone doesn't explain war
- Democratic peace has limits
- Security dilemma drives arms races