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Author Stempel, Jim, 1948-

Title The nature of war : origins and evolution of violent conflict / Jim Stempel
Published Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (211 pages) : illustrations
Contents 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
Summary "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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject War.
War -- Causes.
War -- Psychology
Armed Conflicts
HISTORY -- Military -- Other.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
War
War -- Causes
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2012031702
ISBN 9780786490585
0786490586