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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whittaker, David J., 1925-2017.

Whittaker D Staff, Corporate Author.

Series:

Making of the contemporary world.

The making of the contemporary world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History, Modern--20th century.

History, Modern.

International relations.

Violence.

Social conflict.

Conflict management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (133 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 ""

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [117]-119) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-67203-9

0-203-02640-3

1-280-33223-9

9780203264576

0-203-26457-6

1-134-67204-7

9780203026403

OCLC:

271801402