The Psychology of Modern Conflict

Evolutionary Theory, Human Nature and a Liberal Approach to War
2015
ISBN: 978-1-137-42858-5
Verlag: Springer Nature B.V.

Buch, Englisch, 215 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 3894 g

What does modern warfare, as fought by liberal societies, have in common with our human evolution? This study posits an important relationship between the two we have evolved to fight, and traditional hunter-gatherer societies were often violent places. But we also evolved to cooperate, to feel empathy and to behave altruistically towards others.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Payne, K.

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction Part I 2. Violence and Human Nature 3. Classical Realists on Honour Part II 4. Reciprocal Altruism 5. Honour Part III 6. Liberal Society and War 7. Liberal Warriors 8. Liberal War Stories Conclusion: Heroic Warfare

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Kenneth Payne is a lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at King's College London and a research associate at the University of Oxford's Centre for International Studies. His research interests include International Relations Theory, with particular focus on Psychological and Constructivist theories of International Relations.