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Experiments, Instruments & Measurement - Conflict, War, and Peace: An Introduction to Scientific Research

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Book Synopsis: Introducing students to the scientific study of peace and war, Conflict, War, and Peace: An Introduction to Scientific Research, edited by Sara McLaughlin Mitchell and John A. Vasquez, provides an overview of current scholarship in this dynamic area of study. Focusing on the factors that shape relationships between countries and that make war or peace more likely, this collection of articles by top scholars explores such key topics as dangerous dyads, alliances, territorial disputes, rivalry, arms races, democracy peace, trade, international organizations, territorial peace, and nuclear weapons. Each article is followed by the editors’ commentary: a "Major Contributions" section highlights the article’s theoretical advances and relates each study to the broader literature, while a "Methodological Notes" section carefully walks students through the techniques used in the analysis. Methodological topics include research design, percentages, probabilities, odds ratios, statistical significance, levels of analysis, selection bias, logic, duration models, and game theory models.

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Are you interested in understanding the complex dynamics of conflict, war, and peace? Look no further! Conflict, War, and Peace: An Introduction to Scientific Research is the ultimate guide for students seeking to delve into the scientific study of these phenomena. Edited by Sara McLaughlin Mitchell and John A. Vasquez, this book encompasses the latest scholarship in this dynamic field, offering invaluable insights into the factors that shape relationships between countries and drive war or peace. With a comprehensive coverage of key topics such as dangerous dyads, alliances, territorial disputes, democracy peace, and nuclear weapons, this collection of articles by top scholars is an essential resource for any aspiring international relations expert.

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