Perception and Misperception in International Politics / Robert Jervis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jervis, Robert, author.

Contributor:

Jervis, Robert.

Series:

Center for International Affairs, Harvard University

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations--Research.

International relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (544 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

New edition.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2017]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I. The Setting

Chapter One. Perception and the Level of Analysis Problem

Chapter Two. External Stimuli, Internal Processes, and Intentions

Chapter Three. Deterrence, the Spiral Model, and Intentions of the Adversary

Part II. Processes of Perception

Chapter Four. Cognitive Consistency and the Interaction between Theory and Data

Chapter Five. The Impact of the Evoked Set

Chapter Six. How Decision-Makers Learn from History

Chapter Seven. Attitude Change

Part III. Common Misperceptions

Chapter Eight. Perceptions of Centralization

Chapter Nine. Overestimating One's Importance as Influence or Target

Chapter Ten. The Influence of Desires and Fears on Perception

Chapter Eleven. Cognitive Dissonance and International Relations

Part IV. In Lieu of Conclusions

Chapter Twelve. Minimizing Misperception

Bibliography

Index

Publications Written under the Auspices of the Center for International Affairs, Harvard University

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Mai 2019)

ISBN:

9781400885114

1400885116

OCLC:

1132665466