Dynamics of Conflict

The mechanisms of protest and revolution have been the subject of theoretical research for over a century, yet the lack of data has hindered the empirical validation of conflicting theories. In this book, the author presents a unique new set of sub-daily data from over thirty countries and seven civil wars and uses them to test two models of conflict, the predator-prey model and the competing species model. The dynamic nature of the data modelling and the novelty of the dataset make this work a unique contribution to the field of conflict research. Dynamics of Conflict will help to re-evaluate existing theories and chart a new course towards the formal and statistical modelling of conflict.

List of contents

to the Problem Set.- The Dynamic Relationship Between Protest and Repression in Democratic Countries.- The Dynamics of Protest and Repression in Dictatorships and Democratic Transitions.- Varied Dynamics of Bandwagon Mobilization.- Dynamics and Stability in Civil Wars.- Conclusion: Stability in Conflict.

Summary

The mechanisms of protest and revolution have been the subject of theoretical research for over a century, yet the lack of data has hindered the empirical validation of conflicting theories. In this book, the author presents a unique new set of sub-daily data from over thirty countries and seven civil wars and uses them to test two models of conflict, the predator-prey model and the competing species model. The dynamic nature of the data modelling and the novelty of the dataset make this work a unique contribution to the field of conflict research. Dynamics of Conflict will help to re-evaluate existing theories and chart a new course towards the formal and statistical modelling of conflict.

Product details

• Authors: Ronald A Francisco, Ronald A. Francisco
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.02.2011
• EAN: 9781441925886
• ISBN: 978-1-4419-2588-6
• No. of pages: 90
• Weight: 162 g
• Illustrations: X, 90 p. 13 illus.
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