.png){kind=logo}
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Community Resilience to Sectarian Violence in Baghdad
Ami C. Carpenter
€ 65.58
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Community Resilience to Sectarian Violence in Baghdad
Paperback. As Iraqi resistance to U.S.-led occupation devolved into sectarian civil war, a few multi-ethnic neighborhoods managed to avoid escalation of violence. This book examines the characteristics of these communities and shows how they are able to resist conflict. Series: Peace Psychology Book Series. Num Pages: 167 pages, 4 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 4 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 267.
The recent conflict in Iraq evolved from an insurgency against the interim U.S. led government (the Coalition Provisional Authority or CPA) into a sectarian civil war. Violence became widespread, especially in areas of Baghdad City such as Sadr City, Al Amiriyah, and Al Adhamiya. However, a number of multiethnic neighborhoods in Baghdad successfully prevented sectarian attitudes and behaviors from taking hold. Four communities stand out in their self-organization to prevent the escalation of violence. This book looks at what makes these communities different from other areas within Baghdad. In-depth interviews in Sunni-dominant, Shia-dominant and Mixed neighborhoods generated a few key ... Read more
The recent conflict in Iraq evolved from an insurgency against the interim U.S. led government (the Coalition Provisional Authority or CPA) into a sectarian civil war. Violence became widespread, especially in areas of Baghdad City such as Sadr City, Al Amiriyah, and Al Adhamiya. However, a number of multiethnic neighborhoods in Baghdad successfully prevented sectarian attitudes and behaviors from taking hold. Four communities stand out in their self-organization to prevent the escalation of violence. This book looks at what makes these communities different from other areas within Baghdad. In-depth interviews in Sunni-dominant, Shia-dominant and Mixed neighborhoods generated a few key ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
167
Condition
New
Series
Peace Psychology Book Series
Number of Pages
156
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493954735
SKU
V9781493954735
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Ami C. Carpenter
Ami Carpenter is an Assistant Professor at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at University of San Diego. Her research focuses on community resilience to violence, and the criminal dimensions of political conflicts. Area studies have included research in Iraq, Guatemala, the United States, El Salvador, and Zimbabwe. Dr. Carpenter works on numerous initiatives as a mediator, facilitator, ... Read more
Reviews for Community Resilience to Sectarian Violence in Baghdad