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"War is a paradox. On the one hand, it destroys bodies and destroys communities. On the other hand, it is responsible for some of the strongest human bonds and has been the genesis of many of our most fundamental institutions. War and Society addresses these paradoxes while providing a sociological exploration of this enigmatic phenomenon which has played a central role in human history, wielded an incredible power over human lives, and commanded intellectual questioning for countless generations. The authors offer an analytical account of the origins of war, its historical development, and its consequences for individuals and societies, adopting a comparative approach throughout. It ends with an appraisal of the contemporary role of war, looking to the future of warfare and the fundamental changes in the nature of violent conflict which we are starting to witness. This short, readable and engaging book will be an ideal reading for upper-level students of political sociology, military sociology, and related subjects"--

Conflict in primate society / S.L. Washburn -- Resolution of social conflict in animals and man / M.R.A. Chance -- Role of conflict in human evolution -- Conflict, dominance and exploitation in human systems of social segregation : some theoretical perspectives from the study of personality in culture / George De Vos -- Intra-personal conflict and the authoritarian character / H.V. Dicks -- The authoritarian character in war -- Conflict in formal organizations / J.A.A. van Doorn -- Patterns of conflict in social groups -- Conflict in cities / Ruth Glass -- Role of cities in social unrest -- Nationalism as a source of aggression / Z. Barbu -- Internal conflict and overt aggression -- Conflict and leadership : the process of decision and the nature of authority / Harold D. Lasswell -- Objective appraisal of conflict -- Conflict management as a learning process / K.E. Boulding -- Regulation of conflict -- Models of conflict : cataclysmic and strategic / Anatol Rapoport -- Strategic thinking and state interests -- Power and communication in international society / Karl W. Deutsch -- Compliance in modern society -- The role of law in conflict resolution / B.V.A. Röling -- External and internal sources of international tension / Karol Lapter -- Conflict as a function of change / J.W. Burton -- International aspects of conflict

"Is war an institution of international society and how is it constituted as such across the evolution of international society? This book is an inquiry into the purpose of war as a social institution, as originally put forward by Hedley Bull. It offers a comprehensive examination of what is entailed in thinking of war as a social institution and as a mechanism for order"--