The Politics of the First World War A Course in Game Theory and International Security
- Textbook
Description
The Great War is an immense, confusing and overwhelming historical conflict - the ideal case study for teaching game theory and international relations. Using thirteen historical puzzles, from the outbreak of the war and the stability of attrition, to unrestricted submarine warfare and American entry into the war, this book provides students with a rigorous yet accessible training in game theory. Each chapter shows, through guided exercises, how game theoretical models can explain otherwise challenging strategic puzzles, shedding light on…
- Add bookmark
- Cite
- Share
Key features
- Engages students with an interesting test case - World War I
- Ties the underlying narrative of the war to a primer on basic game theory, teaching students how to use models to resolve puzzles so that students learn the basics of game theory together with the analytical value of using it
- Uses simple math which is clearly explained with guided examples, benefiting those from non-technical backgrounds
- Teaches students how to build theories, better preparing them to conduct their own research
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108349956
- Subjects American Government, Politics and Policy,American Studies,Area Studies,International Relations and International Organisations,Politics and International Relations
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 18 April 2019
- ISBN: 9781108426015
- Dimensions (mm): 253 x 177 mm
- Weight: 1.12kg
- Contains: 54 b/w illus. 10 maps
- Page extent: 464 pages
- Availability: Available, despatch within 1-2 weeks
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 18 April 2019
- ISBN: 9781108444378
- Dimensions (mm): 253 x 177 mm
- Weight: 0.99kg
- Contains: 54 b/w illus. 10 maps
- Page extent: 464 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 15 January 2024
- ISBN: 9781108349956
Access options
Review the options below to login to check your access.
Personal login
Log in with your Cambridge Higher Education account to check access.
Purchase options
There are no purchase options available for this title.
If you believe you should have access to this content, please contact your institutional librarian or consult our FAQ page for further information about accessing our content.