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Rethinking the Economics of War: The Intersection of Need, Creed, and Greed
Roger Hargreaves
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Paperback. Countries studied include Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Angola, the Republic of the Congo, Colombia, and Afghanistan. Editor(s): Arnson, Cynthia J.; Zartman, I. William. Num Pages: 316 pages, 7, 7 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWL; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 584.
Rethinking the Economics of War: The Intersection of Need, Creed, and Greed questions the adequacy of explaining today's internal armed conflicts purely in terms of economic factors and reestablishes the importance of identity and grievances in creating and sustaining such wars. This collection of essays responds to current works asserting that the income from natural resources is the end and not just a means for warring rebel groups. The study puts greed in its place and restores the importance of deprivation and discrimination as the primary causes of armed conflict within states. Countries studied include Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Angola, the ... Read more
Rethinking the Economics of War: The Intersection of Need, Creed, and Greed questions the adequacy of explaining today's internal armed conflicts purely in terms of economic factors and reestablishes the importance of identity and grievances in creating and sustaining such wars. This collection of essays responds to current works asserting that the income from natural resources is the end and not just a means for warring rebel groups. The study puts greed in its place and restores the importance of deprivation and discrimination as the primary causes of armed conflict within states. Countries studied include Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Angola, the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
316
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801882982
SKU
V9780801882982
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About Roger Hargreaves
Cynthia Arnson is Deputy Director of the Latin American Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. William Zartman is Jacob Blaustein Professor of International Organizations and Conflict Resolution and Director of the Conflict Management Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Reviews for Rethinking the Economics of War: The Intersection of Need, Creed, and Greed
Recommended. Choice 2006 Comprehensive and well-executed examination of the multiple dimensions-political, economic, ideational and historical-that come together to spark intra-state violence and impede its revolution.
Lee J. M. Seymour Political Studies Review 2006 An important book... I can strongly recommend it.
Ron Smith Economics of Peace and Security Journal 2007 The book maintains a high level of scholarship, ... Read more
Lee J. M. Seymour Political Studies Review 2006 An important book... I can strongly recommend it.
Ron Smith Economics of Peace and Security Journal 2007 The book maintains a high level of scholarship, ... Read more