Scott Wolford

Politics of the First World War (eBook, ePUB)

A Course in Game Theory and International Security

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Great War is an immense, confusing and overwhelming historical conflict - the ideal case study for teaching game theory and international relations. Using thirteen historical puzzles, from the outbreak of the war and the stability of attrition, to unrestricted submarine warfare and American entry into the war, this book provides students with a rigorous yet accessible training in game theory. Each chapter shows, through guided exercises, how game theoretical models can explain otherwise challenging strategic puzzles, shedding light on the role of individual leaders in world politics, cooperation between coalitions partners, the effectiveness of international law, the termination of conflict, and the challenges of making peace. Its analytical history of World War I also surveys cutting edge political science research on international relations and the causes of war. Written by a leading game theorist known for his expertise of the war, this textbook includes useful student features such as chapter key terms, contemporary maps, a timeline of events, a list of key characters and additional end-of-chapter game-theoretic exercises.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781108612906
• Artikelnr.: 57076947

Autorenporträt

Scott Wolford is Associate Professor at the University of Texas, Austin. He published his first book, The Politics of Military Coalitions (Cambridge) in 2015, and has published articles in the American Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Politics, International Organization, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, and International Studies Quarterly, among others. He is a fellow of the Frank C. Irwin Chair in Government (2011-18), a recipient of the Best Paper in International Relations Award from the Midwest Political Science Association (2009), and a former Associate Editor for International Studies Quarterly.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Introduction: the Great War
2. The theory of War I: commitment problems
3. Armed continent: the Anglo-German naval race
4. Leaping into the dark: Europe goes to war
5. The theory of World War II: information problems
6. A scrap of paper: Belgium, France, and British entry
7. Troubled partnerships: coalitions at war
8. The best laid plans: attrition's static horror
9. Choosing sides: building military coalitions
10. Coordinating caution: naval war in the North Sea
11. The theory of World War III: commitment and war termination
12. The theory of World War IV: information and war termination
13. Too proud to fight?: U-boats and American neutrality
14. The end of the beginning: victory, defeat, and peace
15. Conclusion: history and the present
Bibliography
Index.

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Preface; 1. Introduction: the Great War; 2. The theory of War I: commitment problems; 3. Armed continent: the Anglo-German naval race; 4. Leaping into the dark: Europe goes to war; 5. The theory of World War II: information problems; 6. A scrap of paper: Belgium, France, and British entry; 7. Troubled partnerships: coalitions at war; 8. The best laid plans: attrition's static horror; 9. Choosing sides: building military coalitions; 10. Coordinating caution: naval war in the North Sea; 11. The theory of World War III: commitment and war termination; 12. The theory of World War IV: information and war termination; 13. Too proud to fight?: U-boats and American neutrality; 14. The end of the beginning: victory, defeat, and peace; 15. Conclusion: history and the present; Bibliography; Index.

Rezensionen

'The Politics of the First World War uses game theory to resolve some enduring puzzles of the Great War, while simultaneously using the history of the war to teach game theory and to illuminate ongoing debates about international security. Wolford's unique analytic synthesis greatly enhances our understanding and teaching of the theory and history of conflict.' Jack S. Levy, Rutgers University, New Jersey