When Proliferation Causes Peace: The Psychology of Nuclear Crises

Awards:   Winner of Arts and Social Sciences Best Book Award (United States). Winner of Australian Prime Minister's Literary Award (United States). Winner of Georgetown University Book Prize honoring Joseph S. Lepgold (United States). Winner of International Security Studies Section Best Book Award (United States).
Author:   Michael D. Cohen ,  Michael D. Cohen
Publisher:   Georgetown University Press
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9781626164949


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   01 December 2017
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Format:   Hardback
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Awards

  • Winner of Arts and Social Sciences Best Book Award (United States).
  • Winner of Australian Prime Minister's Literary Award (United States).
  • Winner of Georgetown University Book Prize honoring Joseph S. Lepgold (United States).
  • Winner of International Security Studies Section Best Book Award (United States).

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Author:   Michael D. Cohen ,  Michael D. Cohen
Publisher:   Georgetown University Press
Imprint:   Georgetown University Press
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9781626164949


ISBN 10:   1626164940
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   01 December 2017
Recommended Age:   From 17
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Psychology, Nuclear Crisis, and Foreign Policy3. The Soviet Union, 1956-19624. Pakistan, 1998-20025. Further Tests: Kennedy, Vajpayee, Nixon, and Mao6. Conclusion: When Proliferation Causes PeaceBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

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Cohen's book has a number of admirable qualities. In addition to tackling a critically important question, the theory is refreshing in its focus on the experiences of individual leaders. . . . Cohen's book is an important step toward understanding the role of psychology and leader experiences in nuclear decision-making. * H-Diplo * An original, innovative contribution to security studies, and to contemporary attempts to develop leader-based theories of nuclear behavior. It charts a new path for scholars interested in pursuing application of cognitive biases in nuclear studies. * Perspectives on Politics * An original, innovative contribution to security studies, and to contemporary attempts to develop leader-based theories of nuclear behavior. It charts a new path for scholars interested in pursuing the application of cognitive biases in nuclear studies....an important book that contributes new insights to the field of nuclear studies. * Perspectives on Politics *


Cohen's book has a number of admirable qualities. In addition to tackling a critically important question, the theory is refreshing in its focus on the experiences of individual leaders. . . . Cohen's book is an important step toward understanding the role of psychology and leader experiences in nuclear decision-making. * H-Diplo *


Cohen's book has a number of admirable qualities. In addition to tackling a critically important question, the theory is refreshing in its focus on the experiences of individual leaders. . . . Cohen's book is an important step toward understanding the role of psychology and leader experiences in nuclear decision-making. --H-Diplo


Author Information

Michael D. Cohen is a senior lecturer in security studies at Macquarie University in Australia. He is coeditor of North Korea and Nuclear Weapons. His articles have appeared in International Security, International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, The Non-Proliferation Review, and Strategic Studies Quarterly.

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