--- product_id: 7069612 title: "The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics)" price: "€ 71.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7069612-the-logic-of-violence-in-civil-war-cambridge-studies-in store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics) **Price:** € 71.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics) - **How much does it cost?** € 71.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7069612-the-logic-of-violence-in-civil-war-cambridge-studies-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics) [Kalyvas, Stathis N.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics) Review: The best book on civil war violence out there! - Kalyvas"s logic of violence in civil war is a superbly researched account of what causes violence in civil war and how state and non state actors are likely to use violence in certain situations. Like the author, I have also been deeply disturbed by the fact that civil wars can turn family, friends, and neighbors against each other, causing violence between those who have the closest relationships. The author logically explains this disturbing phenomenon as a function of predominately private conflicts, and revenge played out using either the incumbent (government) or insurgent forces as agents of violence. Ordinary citizens are unlikely to engage in violence themselves but often denounce or inform on their neighbors to either the government or insurgent side to remove a business rival, resolve a personal conflict, or settle a family feud. This disturbing facet of civil wars suggest that personal conflict and petty grievances play a major and often overlooked role in causing violence beyond the more cited social, ideological, and political reasons. The author's research also suggest that the presence of permanent military forces by one party in a town ensures and leads to control over an area regardless of that areas animosity towards the occupier. As a civil war drags on most people tend to cooperate with the party that has local supremacy regardless of political and ideological beliefs because they want to survive and see the violence end. This point is especially important for counterinsurgents because it suggests that control and local supremacy may be more important that "hearts and minds" campaigns that are intended to shift political allegiance. The book shows that this phenomenon is not unique to a certain war or culture but that it has occurred in nearly every civil war. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the dynamics of violence in civil war and insurgencies and counterinsurgency. This book is not an easy read and I only recommend this book to readers who have had read extensively about civil wars and have a vested interest in understanding what takes place. For those who read the book, it will challenge the most commonly held views on what causes violence in a civil war and may change your perspective on human nature. Review: Excellent, Logical, annotated thesis on violence in civil wars. - This is a detailed, heavily annotated, extremely logic based thesis on the etiologies of violence in civil wars. There are many examples included of many civil wars. Very few of the examples are graphic in nature. Symmetrical and asymmetrical wars are examined separately. Each chapter posits postulates which are examined both by logical analysis and references at least twenty civil wars in the last hundred years to arrive at hypotheses which are tested against the history, e.g. The Mau Mau, Philippine, Greek situations. Deeper history civil wars also frequently serve as a fund of examples, I.e. Verdene in the French Revolution and the American Revolution, and the American Civil War, especially the Missouri situation. Unless you are up for logical analysis of history, this is a heavy read. The book is well written by a man who obviously knows the topic, and has done related original research on the Greek Civil War. It would make great gift for a history graduate student, or student in a military academy. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #508,169 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #69 in Non-US Legal Systems (Books) #157 in Comparative Politics #530 in Violence in Society (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (66) | | Dimensions | 6.14 x 1.15 x 9.21 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0521670047 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0521670043 | | Item Weight | 1.54 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics | | Print length | 510 pages | | Publication date | May 1, 2006 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | ## Images ![The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fOFYTv0cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book on civil war violence out there! *by L***D on June 3, 2017* Kalyvas"s logic of violence in civil war is a superbly researched account of what causes violence in civil war and how state and non state actors are likely to use violence in certain situations. Like the author, I have also been deeply disturbed by the fact that civil wars can turn family, friends, and neighbors against each other, causing violence between those who have the closest relationships. The author logically explains this disturbing phenomenon as a function of predominately private conflicts, and revenge played out using either the incumbent (government) or insurgent forces as agents of violence. Ordinary citizens are unlikely to engage in violence themselves but often denounce or inform on their neighbors to either the government or insurgent side to remove a business rival, resolve a personal conflict, or settle a family feud. This disturbing facet of civil wars suggest that personal conflict and petty grievances play a major and often overlooked role in causing violence beyond the more cited social, ideological, and political reasons. The author's research also suggest that the presence of permanent military forces by one party in a town ensures and leads to control over an area regardless of that areas animosity towards the occupier. As a civil war drags on most people tend to cooperate with the party that has local supremacy regardless of political and ideological beliefs because they want to survive and see the violence end. This point is especially important for counterinsurgents because it suggests that control and local supremacy may be more important that "hearts and minds" campaigns that are intended to shift political allegiance. The book shows that this phenomenon is not unique to a certain war or culture but that it has occurred in nearly every civil war. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the dynamics of violence in civil war and insurgencies and counterinsurgency. This book is not an easy read and I only recommend this book to readers who have had read extensively about civil wars and have a vested interest in understanding what takes place. For those who read the book, it will challenge the most commonly held views on what causes violence in a civil war and may change your perspective on human nature. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, Logical, annotated thesis on violence in civil wars. *by G***R on November 29, 2013* This is a detailed, heavily annotated, extremely logic based thesis on the etiologies of violence in civil wars. There are many examples included of many civil wars. Very few of the examples are graphic in nature. Symmetrical and asymmetrical wars are examined separately. Each chapter posits postulates which are examined both by logical analysis and references at least twenty civil wars in the last hundred years to arrive at hypotheses which are tested against the history, e.g. The Mau Mau, Philippine, Greek situations. Deeper history civil wars also frequently serve as a fund of examples, I.e. Verdene in the French Revolution and the American Revolution, and the American Civil War, especially the Missouri situation. Unless you are up for logical analysis of history, this is a heavy read. The book is well written by a man who obviously knows the topic, and has done related original research on the Greek Civil War. It would make great gift for a history graduate student, or student in a military academy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The logic of civil war? 'Touch my job, I'LL BEAT YOUR ASS!' *by A***. on November 3, 2018* The logic of civil war? 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