Causes of War

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Causes of War is written by Thomas Lindemann and published by ECPR Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1910259918 (ISBN 10) and 9781910259917 (ISBN 13).

Theories on the origins of war are often based on the premise that the rational actor is in pursuit of material satisfaction, such as the quest for power or for wealth. These perspectives disregard the need for homo symbolicus – the preservation of a positive self-image for both emotional and instrumental reasons. A good reputation ensures authority and material resources. Non-recognition can be as much as an explanation of war as that of other explicative 'variables'. Two empirical studies examining the role of non-recognition in great power conflicts and in international crises will demonstrate the value of this symbolic approach.