| The Price of Peace: Incentives and International Conflict Prevention Contributor(s): Cortright, David (Editor), Hamburg, David A. (Foreword by), Vance Jr, Cyrus R. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 084768556X ISBN-13: 9780847685561 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1997 Annotation: In this provocative study, policy-savvy scholars examine a wide range of cases--from North Korea to South Africa to El Salvador and Bosnia--to demonstrate the power of incentives to deter nuclear proliferation, prevent armed conflict, defend civil and human rights, and rebuild war-torn societies. The book addresses the moral hazard of incentives, the danger that they can be construed as bribes, concessions, or appeasement. The cases demonstrate that incentives can sometimes succeed when traditional methods--threats, sanctions, or force--fail or are too dangerous to apply. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 327.172 |
| LCCN: 97022989 |
| Series: Carnegie Commission on Preventing Deadly Conflict |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.42" W x 9.44" (1.42 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Carrots and sticks have always been used in combination in diplomatic affairs, but scholars and policymakers have focused more on the sticks than the carrots. In this provocative study, policy-savvy scholars examine a wide range of cases--from North Korea to South Africa to El Salvador and Bosnia--to demonstrate the power of incentives to deter nuclear proliferation, prevent armed conflict, defend civil and human rights, and rebuild war-torn societies. The book addresses the 'moral hazard' of incentives, the danger that they can be construed as bribes, concessions, or appeasement. Incentives can take many forms--economic and political, as palpable as fuel oil and as intangible, yet powerful, as diplomatic recognition and 'constructive engagement.' The cases demonstrate that incentives can sometimes succeed when traditional methods--threats, sanctions, or force--fail or are too dangerous to apply. |