Civil War and Intrastate Armed Conflict - 9781009224857

Civil War and Intrastate Armed ConflictChanging Dynamics in International Perspective\nAuthor(s): Karl DeRouen Jr., Edward Newman, Paul Bellamy\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781009224857, 978-1009224857\nSynopsis\nCivil wars and intrastate armed conflict are the predominant form of organized violence in the contemporary era. Beyond their direct devastating impact, they fundamentally change societies and are linked to broader global issues and challenges. Taking a thematic approach with a focus on conflict management and peacebuilding, this accessible textbook, written for post-graduate and senior undergraduate courses, engages with recent research and comprehensive data to explore the nature of civil war and violent intrastate conflict. With analysis of current and historical conflicts integrated into the chapter coverage, helpful features include boxes highlighting key cases and topics, discus.