Field Theory and Indicators of International Behavior.

Abstract

A theory that the behavior of nations toward each other is a result of their differences and similarities in attributes is developed. These differences and similarities are conceived of as social forces within the international system. An explicit set of definitions and functional relationships are developed to make this explicit and two Models of it are tested. One Model is that differences and similarities are implacable forces like gravity and centrifugal force which the nation cannot alter and which affect its behavior regardless of its history, culture, or other unique characteristics. A second Model is that differences and similarities are general forces modified in their impact on behavior by the unique characteristics of each nation. The results are qualified by the small samples (N=13) and the dependence of the results on extreme values for the U.S. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0725127

Entities

People

  • Rudolph Rummel

Organizations

  • University of HawaiĘ»i System

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Centrifugal Force
  • Gravity
  • Indicators

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design