International conflict episodes, 1945-1979 [electronic resource].

Author
Alker, Hayward R. [Browse]
Format
Data file
Language
English
Published/​Created
Ann Arbor, Mich. : Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1986.
Description
Extent of collection: 13 data files + machine-readable documentation (PDF).

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Use of these data is restricted to Princeton University students, faculty, and staff for non-commercial statistical analysis and research purposes only.
Summary note
The dynamics of international conflict events are outlined in this collection, with a focus on sequences of events and the roles played by conflict management agents. Each conflict episode is divided into a number of phases--each designating a level of conflict--with a separate record for each phase of each case. The possible levels of conflict range from a quarrel or disagreement claimed by one party to be of international significance (phase 1: dispute) to military action (phase 3: hostilities) to a resolution of the conflict (phase 6: settlement). Also emphasized are referrals by conflict actors, i.e., initiatives to bring a case to the attention of a potential conflict manager. The collection is divided into five datasets: (1) a case overview, providing for each case such data as the number of phases and referrals, the presence of management agents, and probable outcome had there been no manager, (2) phase-specific information, including for each phase data on dates, interests at stake, actions taken, alliances, and extent of damages, (3) referral data, including agents involved and support for or opposition to each initiative, (4) data on conflict management agents, detailing the identity, degree of bias, and primary role of each agent, and (5) management agent actions, listing the types of action taken by each agent.
Notes
  • Codebook available in print and electronic format.
  • Title from title screen (viewed on April 16, 2008).
Type of data
Extent of collection: 13 data files + machine-readable documentation (PDF).
Time and place of event
Time period: 1945-1979.
Geographic coverage
Geographic Coverage: global.
Funding information
  • Funding agency: National Science Foundation.
  • Grant number: 7806707.
System details
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Methodology note
Data source: (1) MANAGING INTERSTATE CONFLICT, 1945-74: DATA WITH SYNOPSES, and (2) MANAGING INTERSTATE CONFLICT, 1975-79: DATA WITH SYNOPSES.
Cite as
Alker, Hayward R., and Frank L. Sherman. INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT EPISODES, 1945-1979 [Computer file]. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1986.
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