This analysis of the aftermath of earthquakes in Japan, Turkey and India reveals important insights into how the outcome of each was affected by the different styles of state-society relationships. Using a comparative approach the book also seeks to draw out patterns and lessons that can be applied more generally to societies in the aftermath of such events. The result is a groundbreaking work that will be of major importance to all those whose work involves them in dealing with the aftermath of disasters and major conflict
This analysis of the aftermath of earthquakes in Japan, Turkey and India reveals important insights into how the outcome of each was affected by the d...
In countries affected by war, the cessation of hostilities inevitably produces a large number of demobilized combatants, most of them lacking any basic means of support or livelihood. The failure to respond to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of such former combatants can cause high levels of insecurity, at worst a resumption of armed conflict. Accordingly, DDR is now a regular component of post-conflict reconstruction efforts around the world. Postwar Recovery provides a unique study of DDR in action. Drawing upon the experience of four major war-torn...
In countries affected by war, the cessation of hostilities inevitably produces a large number of demobilized combatants, most of them lacking any b...
Crossing disciplinary boundaries, this volume by A zerdem and Roberts conceptualizes the challenges of developing sustainable agriculture in post-conflict environments as well as identifying the policies and practical solutions to achieve sustainable agricultural production which is central to the survival of humanity. Without sustainable agriculture, populations remain vulnerable increasing the likelihood of a return to conflict. Therefore, sustainable agriculture is central to effective post-conflict recovery that provides human security as well as stability and rule of law. Unique in...
Crossing disciplinary boundaries, this volume by A zerdem and Roberts conceptualizes the challenges of developing sustainable agriculture in post-conf...
International Peacebuilding offers a concise, practical and accessible introduction to the growing field of peacebuilding for students and practitioners.
This new textbook comprises three parts, each dealing with a key aspect of peacebuilding:
Part I defines the core concepts and theoretical discussions that provide the philosophical grounds for contemporary peacebuilding activities.
Part II divides the procedures of peacebuilding into three phases and examines some of the important features of each phase.
Part III examines the key areas of the...
International Peacebuilding offers a concise, practical and accessible introduction to the growing field of peacebuilding for students and practit...
International Peacebuilding offers a concise, practical and accessible introduction to the growing field of peacebuilding for students and practitioners.
This new textbook comprises three parts, each dealing with a key aspect of peacebuilding:
Part I defines the core concepts and theoretical discussions that provide the philosophical grounds for contemporary peacebuilding activities.
Part II divides the procedures of peacebuilding into three phases and examines some of the important features of each phase.
Part III examines the key areas of the...
International Peacebuilding offers a concise, practical and accessible introduction to the growing field of peacebuilding for students and practit...
This edited volume empirically examines key theoretical and practical issues relevant to the promotion of local ownership in contemporary international peacebuilding.
This book attempts to provide comprehensive understanding of the issue of local ownership in international peacebuilding. By providing an empirical analysis of nine case studies, the volume aims to supplement contemporary academic discussions on local ownership, which have thus far mainly focused on its normative or theoretical dimensions. The case studies included here examine the peace operations in a wide...
This edited volume empirically examines key theoretical and practical issues relevant to the promotion of local ownership in contemporary internati...
This study investigates the role of youth in peacebuilding, and addresses the failure of states and existing research to recognise youths as political actors, which can result in their contribution to peacebuilding being ignored.
This study investigates the role of youth in peacebuilding, and addresses the failure of states and existing research to recognise youths as political...
This book explores the challenges of transforming the violent conflict between the State of Israel and the Palestinians into just peace.
There are many challenges involved in the bottom-up transformation of the violent structures that sustain the State of Israel s occupation of Palestinian territory. This book examines these structures as it assesses the actors and strategies that are contributing to the termination of cycles of violence and oppression. Consisting of contributions from both peace practitioners and academics who have conducted research within Israel and the occupied...
This book explores the challenges of transforming the violent conflict between the State of Israel and the Palestinians into just peace.
