"Gary Goertz is at the forefront of a number of important methodological debates. He is one of the very few scholars who regularly crosses the boundary between quants and quals, and this book reflects his strength in both areas."--John...

"Puzzle of Peace: The Evolution of Peace in the International System" von Gary Goertz untersucht die Entwicklung und Dynamik des Friedens im internationalen System. Goertz analysiert, wie sich das Konzept des Friedens über die...

This book presents a punctuated equilibrium framework for understanding the nature of policy decision-making by governments as well as a theory on the creation, functioning, and evolution of international norms and institutions.