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Globalization, War, and Peace in the Twenty-first Century

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  • © 2010

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  1. William R. Nester
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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-2

  3. The Nature, Creation, and Assertion of Power

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    Pages 3-26

  4. Why Nations Go to War and Stay at Peace

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    Pages 27-53

  5. Warfare in the Twenty-First Century

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    Pages 55-75

  6. Terrorism and Counterterrorism

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    Pages 77-94

  7. Weapons of Mass Destruction

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    Pages 95-126

  8. War, Peace, and the Global Community

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    Pages 127-163

  9. Consequences

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    Pages 165-172

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 173-198
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This book explores humanity's most persistent and tragic problem by answering some crucial questions including: How is military power created and asserted? What are weapons of mass destruction and what is the likelihood of them being used? What are the source, methods, and results of terrorism and counterterrorism?

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WILLIAM R. NESTER Professor of Government and Politics at St. John's University, UK.

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