Is This a Private Fight or Can Anybody Join?: The Spread of Interstate War

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 28.03.2013 г. - 278 страници

Some countries join interstate wars well after the war has begun, waiting months and often years, and thus changing their beliefs about the wisdom of entering a war. This volume examines why this might be so, focusing on unforeseen events in wars which cause neutral players to update their expectations about the trajectory of the war, therefore explaining why some wars spread while others do not.

The author uses a combination of case studies and statistical analysis to test this theory: the Crimean War, the Franco-Prussian War, World War I, and a study of the spread of war since World War II. Designed for courses on and research into war and other international security issues, this book is a must read.

 

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The Puzzle of Why States Join Ongoing Wars
1
Previous Findings and a New Theory of Joining
11
Statistical Analysis of the Spread of War
41
The Crimean War Public Opinion Divided Cabinets and the Partial Spread of War
65
The First World War The Growth of a World War
93
The FrancoPrussian War The War that Refused to Grow
159
Joining Since 1945 Balancing Bandwagoning and the Changing Nature of Spoils
179
Conclusions Extensions and Avenues for Future Research
211
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Zachary C. Shirkey is an Assistant Professor of Political Science, Hunter College, CUNY, USA

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