Dynamic Models of Conflict and Pacification: Dissenters, Officials, and Peacemakers

by Dean Hoover, David Kowalewski

Overview

This work examines the conflict between movements and regimes using dynamic mathematical modeling methods. Most of the deaths from political violence in the world in this century have not been caused by war, but by conflict between governments and dissenters. It is hoped that scholars will improve their understanding of these conflicts, and thus help to reduce the costs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275949440
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/21/1994
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	1140L (what's this?)

About the Author

DAVID KOWALEWSKI is Associate Professor of Political Science and Sociology at Alfred University, and has written widely on dissent and repression.

DEAN HOOVER, Cole Professor of Applied Mathematics at Alfred University, has conducted research and published on the modeling of social and biological problems.

Table of Contents

Preface
Analytical Terms
Theories of Movement-Regime Conflict
Dynamic Modeling
Findings for the Basic System
Leverage Analysis
Changing Political Opportunities
Rival-Based Shocks
Conflict-Resolving Shocks
Industrializing the Movement
New Social Movements
Implications: Optimal Strategies
Implications: Theory, Method, and the Real World
Appendix 1: Basic System
Appendix 2: Facilitation Factor
Appendix 3: Movement Charismatic Leadership
Appendix 4: Movement Industry
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

Employs dynamic modeling methods to analyze the interaction among regimes, dissidents, third parties that support the dissidents, and conflict resolvers. The goal is to illuminate how movement- regime conflicts unfold and to present a theoretical approach that might prove useful in other conflict situations such as interstate wars and labor relations. Of interest and perhaps help to adherents of any of the four parties involved. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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