In the wake of the collapse of the Somali government in 1991, a
"second" or "informal" economy based on trans-border trade and
smuggling is thriving. While focusing primarily on pastoral and
agricultural markets, Peter D. Little demonstrates that the Somalis
are resilient and opportunistic and that they use their limited
resources effectively. While it is true that many Somalis live in
the shadow of brutal warlords and lack access to basic health care
and education, Little focuses on those who have managed to carve
out a productive means of making ends meet under difficult
conditions and emphasizes the role of civic culture even when
government no longer exists. Exploring questions such as, Does
statelessness necessarily mean anarchy and disorder? Do money,
international trade, and investment survive without a state? Do
pastoralists care about development and social improvement? This
book describes the complexity of the Somali situation in the light
of international terrorism.
General
Imprint: |
Indiana University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2003 |
First published: |
October 2003 |
Authors: |
Peter D. Little
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-253-21648-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-253-21648-6 |
Barcode: |
9780253216489 |
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