Conflict and reconciliation in the contemporary world / / David J. Whittaker

• Autore: Whittaker David J. <1925-, >
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 1999
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (133 p.)
• Disciplina: 909.82
• Soggetto topico: History, Modern - 20th century; International relations; Violence; Social conflict; Conflict management
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [117]-119) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Book Cover; Title; Contents; Maps; Acknowledgements; Conflict, resolution and reconciliation; El Salvador: conflict transformed; Apartheid in South Africa: reconciliation in debate; Cambodia: reconciliation after mayhem; Cyprus: conflict tranquillised; Afghanistan: descent into turmoil; Israel and the Palestinians: a conflict between two rights; Northern Ireland: reconciliation delayed; Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia): peace under contract; The contemporary world and conflict; Guide to further reading; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World gives a concise, original and multi-faceted introduction to the study of modern conflict situations. Using eight case- studies, from four continents: Yugoslavia, Israel, Northern Ireland, South Africa, El Salvador, Cambodia, Cyprus and Afghanistan, it includes discussion on: * threatened regional peace and security * cycles of internal discord, population displacement and violence * controversy over causes, progress and resolution * the value of external mediation, enforcement or intervention such as sanctions or ""
• Titolo autorizzato: Conflict and reconciliation in the contemporary world
• ISBN: 1-134-67203-9; 0-203-02640-3; 1-280-33223-9; 9780203264576; 0-203-26457-6; 1-134-67204-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910827724303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Making of the contemporary world.