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Perception and Misperception in International Po – New Edition (Center for International Affairs, Harvard University)
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Since its original publication in 1976, Perception and Misperception in International Politics has become a landmark book in its field, hailed by the New York Times as “the seminal statement of principles underlying political psychology.” This new edition includes an extensive preface by the author reflecting on the book’s lasting impact and legacy, particularly in the application of cognitive psychology to political decision making, and brings that analysis up to date by discussing the relevant psychological research over the past forty years. Jervis describes the process of perception (for example, how decision makers learn from history) and then explores common forms of misperception (such as overestimating one’s influence). He then tests his ideas through a number of important events in international relations from nineteenth- and twentieth-century European history. Perception and Misperception in International Politics is essential for understanding international relations today.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Princeton University Press, Revised edition (26 May 2017) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 544 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0691175853 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0691175850 |
| Dimensions | 17.78 x 3.81 x 24.13 cm |
by Grant E. Christopher
As relevant as ever, one of the privileges of education is being in a position to understand this book.
by Robert H. Clinton
This is one of the most frequently cited books in the field of international relations so I thought I should get around to reading it. Fortunately my procrastination paid off because by the time I got ready to order, the second edition had been published. The original text is unchanged but there is a new preface by the author which brings it up to date to late 2016. “postscript” would be a better term – I suggest waiting to read it until after reading the original text. (I read it both before and after). The book depends on a lot of psychological theory and experimentation but Jervis illustrates the relevance with a wide variety of IR examples.
by Amazon Customer
Putin can not now pull back from invasion, given the cards he has played and proposes to play. The US has to resist it has no choice or its creation NATO will unravel and the EU with it. Lets hope it does not go nuclear.