A. F. K. Organski
The War Ledger
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226632803
- author:
- A. F. K. Organski
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1981
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.9 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Strategy, Tactics & Military Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The War Ledger by A. F. K. Organski and Jacek Kugler is a comprehensive analysis of major modern wars, exploring fundamental questions about their causes, outcomes, and impact on the recovery of combatants. The authors challenge traditional theories, such as the balance of power and collective security systems, arguing that they are inadequate to explain the complexities of conflict in the international system. Instead, they propose a power-transition theory, which suggests that the differential rate of growth between two nations - the dominant nation and the challenger - is the key factor in destabilizing the system and precipitating world wars. This book provides fresh insights into the dynamics of war and its aftermath, shedding light on the role of economic, social, and political growth in shaping national recovery.
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