The Puzzle of Peace - The Evolution of Peace in the International System (Paperback)

The Puzzle of Peace moves beyond defining peace as the absence of war and develops a broader conceptualization and explanation for the increasing peacefulness of the international system. The authors track the rise of peace as a new phenomenon in international history starting after 1945. International peace has increased because international society has developed a set of norms dealing with territorial conflict, by far the greatest source of international war over previous centuries. These norms prohibit the use of military force in resolving territorial disputes and acquiring territory, thereby promoting border stability. This includes the prohibition of the acquisition of territory by military means as well as attempts by secessionist groups to form states through military force. International norms for managing international conflict have been accompanied by increased mediation and adjudication as means of managing existing territorial conflicts.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2016
Authors:	Gary Goertz (Professor of Political Science) • Paul F. Diehl (Associate Provost and Director of Teaching-Learning Initiatives) • Alexandru Balas (Director, Clark Center for International Education and Assistant Professor and Coordinator, International Studies Program)
Dimensions:	233 x 162 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-930103-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > General Promotions
LSN:	0-19-930103-4
Barcode:	9780199301034

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