War in an Age of RiskWars throughout history have been fought in the name of ideology, religion and the pursuit of peace. Our thinking about war when it is justified, how it should be fought and how it is perceived has changed dramatically over time. Whereas in the past war has been seen as a battle of wills, this provocative and illuminating new book shows how war has evolved into an exercise in risk management. In a rare blend of political science, sociology, history