Glossop displays a respect for true discussion of the issue. He outlines the most-often heard criticisms of world federation and offers accurate, informed responses which any American would support and appreciate. This is the leading authority on world federation in many years!

As is the case of the "true believers" of any philosophy, many proponents of a world democratic government display an element of Utopianism. Serious thought gives way to sloganeering. Ronald Glossop is an exception. A dedicated World Federalist, Glossop demonstrates his devotion to the cause is the result of thorough analysis of all points of view, which he presents in this book with unusual fairness and accuracy. His work belongs in the library of every student of international relations, regardless of the reader's viewpoint.

Ronald Glossop's "Confronting War: An Examination of Humanity's Most Pressing Problem," is an outstanding textbook. The author divides the text into four parts; Introduction to the War Problem; Causes of War; The Contemporary Situation; and Proposals for Solving the War Problem. Part one is a conceptual and historical framework of war; part two probes the cause of war and examines mainstream views and values of war; part three is a strong inspection of the military and institutional behavior of war; and part four is an analysis of reforms.

Professor Glossop correctly opens the narrative in part one with a succinct but powerful message, "War is about power and the use of physical violence to determine which party in a conflict will prevail." From this starting point onwards the author presents a sophisticated array of information certain to aid the war discovery process. Overall, this book is well researched and expertly written. Moreover, the notes and bibliography are superb. In conclusion, this textbook is a valuable asset for those who believe in the serious practice of conflict resolution.

Bert Ruiz

Ronald Glossop's "Confronting War: An Examination of Humanity's Most Pressing Problem," is an outstanding textbook. The author divides the text into four parts; Introduction to the War Problem; Causes of War; The Contemporary Situation; and Proposals for Solving the War Problem. Part one is a conceptual and historical framework of war; part two probes the cause of war and examines mainstream views and values of war; part three is a strong inspection of the military and institutional behavior of war; and part four is an analysis of reforms.

Professor Glossop correctly opens the narrative in part one with a succinct but powerful message, "War is about power and the use of physical violence to determine which party in a conflict will prevail." From this starting point onwards the author presents a sophisticated array of information certain to aid the war discovery process. Overall, this book is well researched and expertly written. Moreover, the notes and bibliography are superb. In conclusion, this textbook is a valuable asset for those who believe in the serious practice of conflict resolution.

Bert Ruiz