A Theory of Truces

A Theory of Truces
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 137
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ISBN-10 : 9781137385956
ISBN-13 : 1137385952
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Book Synopsis A Theory of Truces by : Nir Eisikovits

Download or read book A Theory of Truces written by Nir Eisikovits and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that understanding truces is crucial for our ability to wind down wars. We have paid too much attention to the idea of permanent peace, yet few conflicts end in this way. The book describes how truce makers think, which truces can be morally justified and provides a philosophical history of truce making in the Western tradition.


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