| Description |
viii, 308 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Studies in defence economics ; 6 |
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Studies in defence economics ; 6
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| Contents |
Pt. 1. The economy, a factor of peace or war : a theoretical dichotomy which appeared with political economy during the eighteenth century -- 1. National power benefits from the economy -- 2. The economy as a factor of peace -- 3. The hesitations and internal differences within each economic perspective as a factor of war and peace -- Pt. 2. War or peace, resultant of an economic system : new economic analyses on defence-related issues since the mid-nineteenth century -- 4. War and the threat of war at the heart of the functioning of the capitalism system -- 5. 'Turbulence' inherent to capitalism -- Pt. 3. From new debates opened by economics on peace and war factors to a resurgence of the political economy perspective -- 6. Peace and war factors revealed by economic science -- 7. The strategic dimension of political economy and the concept of 'economic war' -- 8. Conclusion |
| Summary |
"War often comes down to one thing: money. The role of economics in both peace and war is arguably the most important single factor when it comes to the study of defence." "The aim of this book is to provide a critical overview of the history of economic thought on defence, peace and war from its eighteenth-century origins right up to the present day." "This book will be of interest not only to those involved in the burgeoning field of defence economics - it will also be of interest to students and academics from international relations, defence studies, philosophy and political science backgrounds."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
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Publisher reused vol 6 numbering, therefore to avoid confusion this volume has been renumbered vol 6B by DSC Serial Accessions |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Military policy -- Economic aspects.
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Peace -- Economic aspects.
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War, Cost of.
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War -- Economic aspects.
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| LC no. |
2003063848 |
| ISBN |
0415284082 |
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