Why do people go to war? Is it rooted in human nature or is it a late cultural invention? How does war relate to the other fundamental developments in the history of human civilization? And what of war today--is it a declining phenomenon or simply changing its shape? In this sweeping study of war and civilization; Azar Gat sets out to find definitive answers to these questions in an attempt to unravel the riddle of war throughout human history; from the early hunter-gatherers right through to the unconventional terrorism of the twenty-first century. In the process; the book generates an astonishing wealth of original and fascinating insights on all major aspects of humankind's remarkable journey through the ages; engaging a wide range of disciplines; from anthropology and evolutionary psychology to sociology and political science. Written with remarkable verve and clarity and wholly free from jargon; it will be of interest to anyone who has ever pondered the puzzle of war.
#1556471 in Books 2015-07-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.20 x 2.30 x 9.20l; .0 #File Name: 01987383581088 pages
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