Understanding general deterrence : theory and application / Stephen L. Quackenbush.

Author/creator Quackenbush, Stephen L.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Palgrave Macmillan, ©2011.
Descriptionxii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Conflict management.
Deterrence (Strategy)
International relations--Mathematical models.
Game theory.

Contents Understanding general deterrence -- General deterrence case selection -- Testing perfect deterrence theory -- Three-party extended deterrence -- Settlements, deterrence, and recurrent conflict -- Appendix 1: FORTRAN program used to determine active dyads -- Appendix 2: Subgame perfect equilibria of three-party extended deterrence game -- Appendix 3: Perfect Bayesian equilibria of three-party extended deterrence game.
Abstract "This book bridges the divide between formal and quantitative studies of deterrence by empirically testing and extending perfect deterrence theory. The author focuses on general deterrence, which relates to managing relations between states at all times, not only during crises. This distinction is important because understanding general deterrence is more important than understanding immediate deterrence, and because empirical analyses of immediate deterrence can be misleading due to selection effects. In a series of formal and quantitative analyses, the author tests perfect deterrence theory, applies the theory to explain recurrent conflict, and develops a new three-party game of extended deterrence. "-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [189]-201) and index.
LCCN 2011017517
ISBN9780230115040 (hc)
ISBN0230115047 (hc)

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Joyner General Stacks JZ6368 .Q33 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold