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Modern theorists and their ideas on war and peace are presented, interpreted, and evaluated with clarity and scholarship. The author examines key currents in modern social theory by consulting the works of leading philosophical figures. This carefully documented analysis, based on primary sources, is a welcome addition to the literature on conflict and conflict resolution, especially in its expanded 2007 third edition after more than fifty years since its initial release. It provides insight into the character of Western Civilization and enhances understanding of the "clash of civilizations." The book outlines European and American twentieth-century social philosophies related to war and peace, with a new concluding section that delves into these themes in the early twenty-first century. Major figures like Bertrand Russell, John Dewey, Jacques Maritain, Albert Einstein, and Vladimir Lenin are examined alongside contemporary thinkers such as Raymond Aron and Harold D. Lasswell. This work transcends being a mere manual for conflict resolution; it offers a profound exploration of the theories and values underpinning such guides. The third edition also reflects on significant figures from the latter half of the twentieth century and includes discussions on warfare, the democratic order, and a postscript addressing new forms of state power and terrorism, linking past and present as an analytical bridge between centuries.