The Democratic Peace and Territorial Conflict in the Twentieth Century
Author | : Paul K. Huth |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 514 |
Release | : 2003-02-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 052180115X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521801157 |
Rating | : 4/5 (157 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Democratic Peace and Territorial Conflict in the Twentieth Century written by Paul K. Huth and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-02-20 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is commonly said that democracies very seldom fight each other. This book asks whether the assumption of a "democratic peace" is valid and seeks to explain why. Explanations explored include the accountability of democratic leaders to domestic institutions; the norms of democratic competition which influence international affairs; and the common interests which democracies have pursued.