63 pages • 2 hours read
Barbara F. WalterHow Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Barbara F. Walter's How Civil Wars Start has been praised for its rigorous analysis and timely relevance. Reviewers commend its accessible narrative style and deep insights into the causes of civil conflict. However, some critics argue that the book's predictions can be overly alarmist. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and essential read for understanding modern sociopolitical tensions.
Who Should Read How Civil Wars Start?
A reader interested in How Civil Wars Start by Barbara F. Walter is likely drawn to political science, international relations, and current events. Similar to readers of Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt’s How Democracies Die, they seek to understand the contemporary risks to political stability and the precursors to civil conflict.
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