Surviving the War in Syria: Survival Strategies in a Time of Conflict

ISBN-13: 9781108842518 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 246 str.

Justin Schon

Opis

Demonstrates how civilian behaviour in conflict zones involves repertoires of survival strategies, not just migration.

Recenzje

'This is a book that needs to be read.' R. W. Olson, CHOICE connect

Spis treści

Introduction. How civilians protect themselves; 1. Theory of civilian survival strategies; 2. Interviewing Syrian refugees; 3. Who has violent experiences? The reinforcing misfortunes of dangerous locations and dangerous connections; 4. How psychological transformations change conflict understandings: narrative evolution vs. narrative rupture; 5. How wasta provides opportunity to act safely; 6. Why and how people share information during conflict; 7. Choosing when to migrate; 8. Conclusion