The nature of war : origins and evolution of violent conflict / Jim Stempel.
| Author/creator | Stempel, Jim, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2012. |
| Description | v, 213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Abstract | "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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012031702 |
| ISBN | 9780786468379 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786468378 (softcover : alk. paper) |