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soccerdreamer_17

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Discuss the functionalist perspective on the functions of war. How can war be functional for a society? Give examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the essential conditions of war and the seven sparks that set off war. Apply them to a particular conflict.
 
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Answer to Question 1

The ideal answer should include:
 Identify and explain the functionalist perspective in general.
 Apply functionalism to war by articulating the basic functions of war.
 Analyze a recent conflict to show how the functionalist perspective works.

Answer to Question 2

The ideal answer should include:
 Identification and explanation of the essential conditions of war (cultural tradition, antagonistic situations, and incompatible objectives).
 Identification of the seven sparks.
 Choose a recent conflict and apply the conditions and sparks to show how they work in real world situations.




soccerdreamer_17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


EAN94

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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