The 12 papers of this thought-provoking collection offer case studies as well as analysis of the economics of war, and issues, definitions, and problems in the practice of war and peace. Written by economists and political scientists worldwide, the essays address topics that include preventable non-military deaths, military spending and economic growth in China, the economic foundations of conflicts in the Middle East, water conflict management issues in the Middle East, and theories of causality between war and economic cycles. Chatterji (Binghamton U.) co-edits the volume with Chen Bo (Central U. of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China) and Rameshwar Misra (Indira Gandhi National Open U., New Delhi, India). Distributed in North America by Turpin Distribution. Annotation ⓒ2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)