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Civilization and War
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Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Civilization and Peace 3. Civilization and War 4. Civilization and Savagery 5. Civilization, War, and Terror 6. Us and Them at War 7. Civilizations at War? Bibliography Index

About the Author

Brett Bowden, Associate Professor of History and Political Thought, University of Western Sydney, Visiting Fellow, The Australian National University and University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy

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‘This book may well suit every reader. It covers a very broad topic by taking a closer look at the relationship between civilization and war. Brett Bowden offers in fewer than 210 pages much of what one needs to reflect on the largely neglected relationship between civilization and war. As is the case with any good book, this one raises more questions than answers and offers through numerous chapter notes and its​ ​bibliography the opportunity for readers to explore further the many topics addressed. The writing style makes it possible to reach an​ ​audience broader than just academic. Although the book is physically small in size, the creation of a single synthesis of ideas makes it​ ​worthwhile for anyone who wishes to approach, with the critical distance required, the important issues of the relationship between​ ​civilization and war.​'​
*Bruno André Giraudon​, Journal of Conflict Management​*

‘Bowden raises many salient points in his book. War in all its fury certainly remains a persistent feature of human relations. The amounts of money societies devote to war preparation demonstrate the high priority placed on violent activity. Certainly, the ongoing violence in Iraq, Syria, and Nigeria show the persistence of war despite international efforts to contain such conflicts. Bowden's observations clearly remain poignant for today's world.’
*The Historian*

‘Civilization and War is an exceptionally erudite and timely meditation on the close relationship between civilization, progress and war in modern political thought and policy from the Enlightenment to the war on terror. It is a fitting complement to Dr. Bowden’s path-breaking study, The Empire of Civilization (2009).’
*James Tully, University of Victoria, Canada*

‘Civilization and War addresses a concern of all thinking persons in elegant language with erudition to match. Bowden’s readers will profit by stretching their minds, learn much to mull over and discuss with their friends.’
*William H. McNeill, University of Chicago, US*

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