Understanding Conflict and War. Vol. V: The Just Peace by R. J. RummelReview by: John C. CampbellForeign Affairs, Vol. 60, No. 1 (Fall, 1981), p. 197Published by: Council on Foreign RelationsStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20041002 .

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