Books written by Paul K. Davis
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Social-Behavioral Modeling for Complex Systems
This volume describes frontiers in social-behavioral modeling for contexts as diverse as national security, health, and on-line social gaming.
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Simple Models to Explore Deterrence and More General Influence in the War with Al-Qaeda
Deterring terrorism is best approached as part of a broad effort to influence all elements of a terrorist system, and simple, conceptual models of decisionmaking can help in understanding how to affect others' behavior.
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Dilemmas of Intervention: Social Science for Stabilization and Reconstruction
This volume reviews and integrates the scholarly social-science literature relevant to stabilization and reconstruction, with the goal of informing strategic planning at the whole-of-government level.
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Theory and Methods for Supporting High Level Military Decisionmaking
This report describes an approach to high-level decision support for a Joint Forces Air Component Commander in combat operations or a Chief of Staff in defense planning.
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Besieged: An Encyclopedia of Great Sieges from Ancient Times to the Present
In engaging, accessible language, Davis tracks the invention of new technologies, analyzes innovative tactics, and tells the human story of conditions both inside and outside the city walls.
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Notes on American History: From Discovery To 1877
Notes on American History: From Discovery To 1877
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Understanding and Influencing Public Support for Insurgency and Terrorism
Drawing on social science and particularly social movement theory, presents and tests empirically a conceptual model of public support for insurgency and terrorism and discusses how it can inform counterinsurgency and counterterrorism ...