The Nature of War Origins and Evolution of Violent Conflict |
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| Author:
| Stempel, Jim |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-6837-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $64.00 |
Book Description:
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War's origins, meaning, and evolution over the millennium remain to this day a mystery. Why is warfare almost as old as man himself? How is it that a creature capable of producing great art, architecture, literature, medicine, and acts of compassion is simultaneously capable of such wanton slaughter? To answer these and other questions, this study journeys across time and disciplines to examine and explain human warfare, clarify its source and driving energy, and thoughtfully develop...
More DescriptionWar's origins, meaning, and evolution over the millennium remain to this day a mystery. Why is warfare almost as old as man himself? How is it that a creature capable of producing great art, architecture, literature, medicine, and acts of compassion is simultaneously capable of such wanton slaughter? To answer these and other questions, this study journeys across time and disciplines to examine and explain human warfare, clarify its source and driving energy, and thoughtfully develop the prospect of a true and lasting peace.