{"product_id":"rationality-and-the-analysis-of-international-conflict-paperback-9780521398107","title":"Rationality and the Analysis of International Conflict (Paperback) 9780521398107","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRationality and the Analysis of International Conflict\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book covers the problems of rational decision-making in conflict situations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael Nicholson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521398107, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 27 March 1992\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.428 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The work explores, from a philosophical basis, the various aspects of rationality, as well as its inherent dilemmas, as applied to the study of the arms race as well as to that of alliances, in most cases ending up with persuasively common sense-like suggestions … the work is not overburdened with mathematical formulae, but for the most part written in a fluent style, appealing to the layman as well as the specialist.'   Nod and Conversion\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn this book, Professor Nicholson outlines social scientific approaches to international relations and then describes the problems of rational decision-making in conflict situations. He shows how rationality is in many strategic situations hard to define and often leads to paradoxes such as the prisoners' dilemma. In the following part the author explores rational beliefs about the international system. He examines theories of arms races, alliances and the international problems of ecology. Here he is critical of the classical school of international relations for a lack of rigour in dealing with the problems of evidence and belief. Finally, Michael Nicholson discusses the philosophy of science, policy and ethics. This book is both an exposition and a defence of a social scientific approach to international relations. With its emphasis on social scientific approaches, theory building and testing - and above all its clarity and accessibility - it provides students with a key to understanding the complex field of conflict analysis.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: rationality and the analysis of conflict\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Conflict: 1. Concepts of conflict\u003cbr\u003e 2. Social science and the study of conflict\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Rational Behaviour: 3. Rationality and Conflict\u003cbr\u003e 4. Conflict and the paradoxes of rationality\u003cbr\u003e 5. The zero-sum game: solutions and interpretations\u003cbr\u003e 6. Emotion and rationality\u003cbr\u003e 7. International crises: the warping of rationality\u003cbr\u003e Rational behaviour and rational choice: an assessment\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Rational Belief: Some Topics in Conflict Analysis: 8. The statistical analysis of warlike phenomena\u003cbr\u003e 9. Arms and arms races\u003cbr\u003e 10. Ecology and the free-rider\u003cbr\u003e 11. The theory of alliances\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Conclusion: 12. The critics\u003cbr\u003e 13. Social science and values\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: International relations [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on International relations\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22International%20relations%20%5BJPS%5D%22\"\u003eJPS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004440138008,"sku":"9780521398107","price":29.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521398107i_e1b8de73-3578-4ded-b4ec-5b8cf0eadf75.jpg?v=1691381086","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/rationality-and-the-analysis-of-international-conflict-paperback-9780521398107","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}