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- Diversionary War investigates whether leaders use military adventure to distract the public from domestic problems and, if so, whether such gambles pay off.
- About the Author: Amy Oakes is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the College of William and Mary.
- 279 Pages
- Political Science, History & Theory
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About the Book
Diversionary War investigates whether leaders use military adventure to distract the public from domestic problems and, if so, whether such gambles pay off.Book Synopsis
Diversionary War investigates whether leaders use military adventure to distract the public from domestic problems and, if so, whether such gambles pay off.Review Quotes
"Diversionary force remains a key debate in international relations. Oakes adds compelling new theory and findings to the topic. She finds that diversionary force is less suited to quelling domestic unrest than domestic policies that address the economy. The richness of the book is also enhanced by covering decision making analysis."--Karl DeRouen Jr., Professor, Department of Political Science
"Focusing on decision making by various leadership groups, [Oakes] seeks to put international conflict on a spectrum of other alternatives concurrently available to leaders . . . [T]he work assertively concludes that 'interstate wars are an ineffectual strategy for managing internal instability while conflicts short of war are counterproductive.' Recommended."--C. Potholm II "CHOICE"
"Oakes presents an innovative theoretical synthesis that has real explanatory power. She then tests it with quantitative and qualitative methods that are exemplars of multi-method research. The result is a book that deserves a wide audience in the field."--Jeffrey Pickering, Professor of Political Science
About the Author
Amy Oakes is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the College of William and Mary. In 2009-2010, she was a research fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 279
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: History & Theory
Publisher: Stanford Security Studies
Format: Paperback
Author: Amy Oakes
Language: English
Street Date: October 3, 2012
TCIN: 1003466116
UPC: 9780804782463
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-8196
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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