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Product DescriptionIf chances of a superpower nuclear war have recently diminished, the chances of international conflict have not--as demonstrated in Iraq, Sri Lanka, and the former country of Yugoslavia. Working under the aegis of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, a panel of distinguished scholars examine social and behavior sciences and the contributions they make in understanding factors which may promote or inhibit international conflict. They review research on international conflict, focusing on behavioral and social phenomena that may be critical in determining war and peace, and essential in building new international security.ReviewPraise for previous volumes: "Timely and informative....There is hardly any topic more important than nuclear war, and the authors show the possibility of such a war despite the changes that have occurred in the world lately. The readings should spark some lively class discussion."―Robert W. Langran, Villanova University"An excellent collection of essays....Serves as a good supplementary source for a course on 'International Security in the Nuclear Age.'"―Nitish K. Dutt, Duke University"Excellent, thought-provoking, insightful and well-written."―Dina Speehler, Indiana University"A thorough study."―The Friday Review"Will be adopted widely. Excellent themes. Impressive essays."―Michael Fry, University of Southern California"Not only valuable for an upper-level undergraduate course on nuclear doctrine, but also for an introductory course on international politics which stresses theoretical approaches to the subject. The essays are all excellent summaries of their respective fields of inquiry."―David S. Sorenson, Denison University"Long overdue....Topical, insightful, and thought-provoking. It will bring a much-needed depth to the study of the impact of nuclear weapons on the conduct of international relations."―Clinton G. Hewan, Northern Kentucky UniversityAn excellent sociological account of contemporary nuclear issues."―Antony Sloan, Bowling Green State University"Excellent articles at a professional level."―M. Roskin, Lycoming College"Excellent essays."―John Vasquez, Rutgers UniversityAbout the AuthorPhilip E. Tetlock, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley. Charles Tilly, Director, Center for Studies of Social Change and Professor of History and Sociology, New School for Social Research. Robert Jervis, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University.