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This book examines and interprets a wide range of approaches to the
causes of violence and conflict. The causes of violence and
conflict are often left untheorized, or they are discussed as an
existent problem assumed to be an inevitable part of human
interaction. Adopting an accessible approach, this volume presents
readers with a clear understanding of the causes of violence and
conflict by highlighting their evolutionary roots and illustrating
them with in-depth case studies and examples. Tim Jacoby addresses
the fragmented nature of the literature on conflict theory by
drawing upon a wide range of disciplinary traditions, seeking to
reflect the fact that international relations, history, economics,
development, politics and sociology all share a long-standing
interest in the study of conflict and violence and that common
concerns make interdisciplinary stimulating and productive.
Understanding Conflict & Violence will be of interest to
students and scholars across the disciplines of international
relations, history, economics, development, politics and sociology.
This book focuses on the historical sociology of the Turkish state,
seeking to compare the development of the Ottoman/Turkish state
with similar processes of large scale historical change in Europe
identified by Michael Mann in The Sources of Social Power. Jacoby
traces the contours of Turkey's 'modernisation' with the intention
of formulating a fresh way to approach state development in
countries on the global economic periphery, particularly those
attempting to effect closer ties with northern markets. It also
highlights matters of social change pertinent to states grappling
with issues relating to political Islam, minority identity and
irredentist dissent.
This book focuses on the historical sociology of the Turkish state,
seeking to compare the development of the Ottoman/Turkish state
with similar processes of large scale historical change in Europe
identified by Michael Mann in The Sources of Social Power. Jacoby
traces the contours of Turkey's 'modernisation' with the intention
of formulating a fresh way to approach state development in
countries on the global economic periphery, particularly those
attempting to effect closer ties with northern markets. It also
highlights matters of social change pertinent to states grappling
with issues relating to political Islam, minority identity and
irredentist dissent.
This book examines and interprets a wide range of approaches to the
causes of violence and conflict. The causes of violence and
conflict are often left untheorized, or they are discussed as an
existent problem assumed to be an inevitable part of human
interaction. Adopting an accessible approach, this volume presents
readers with a clear understanding of the causes of violence and
conflict by highlighting their evolutionary roots and illustrating
them with in-depth case studies and examples. Tim Jacoby addresses
the fragmented nature of the literature on conflict theory by
drawing upon a wide range of disciplinary traditions, seeking to
reflect the fact that international relations, history, economics,
development, politics and sociology all share a long-standing
interest in the study of conflict and violence and that common
concerns make interdisciplinary stimulating and productive.
Understanding Conflict & Violence will be of interest to
students and scholars across the disciplines of international
relations, history, economics, development, politics and sociology.
Violent conflict brings together two seemingly disparate groups:
humanitarians and soldiers. This mixes and convolutes agendas,
blurring lines that are often perceived to be sacrosanct. Delving
deeply into the history and reasons of why these two groups work in
close proximity, this study provide a unique insight into the
history, ethical dilemmas and policy conundrums when aid workers
operate close to the military. Using Afghanistan as a case study,
analytical rigour, deep primary research and "field" knowledge are
combined in an exceptional contribution to this important area.
This book gives scholars and practitioners alike a nuanced
perspective on the challenges faced by aid workers, military
personnel and decision-makers alike in countries affected by
violent conflicts, hosting foreign military interventions and
receiving international aid. -- .
DDR is an essential compnent of international peacebuilding
schemes. This title is the first appraisal of its effectiveness in
a variety of international contexts. It draws out lessons to be
learned.In countries affected by war, the cessation of hostilities
inevitably produces a large number of demobilised combatants, most
of them lacking any basic means of support or livelihood. The
failure to respond to the disarmament, demobilisation 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 societies - Afghanistan, Kosovo, El Salvador and Sierra
Leone - the author provides the first comparative analysis of DDR,
exploring the planning, implementation and effectiveness of DDR in
each country. In a final chapter, the author draws out the lessons
to be learned.
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
Peace in Turkey 2023: The Question of Human Security and Conflict
Transformation, by Tim Jacoby and Alpaslan OEzerdem, explores how
the Kurdish conflict could possibly be transformed towards positive
peace. By drawing on peace, conflict transformation and human
security theories, Peace in Turkey 2023 seeks to redress a
long-felt concern in Turkey: how to address the current challenge
of establishing sustainable peace in the country. What will Turkey
look like at its Republic's centenary celebrations in 2023? Will it
be able to resolve the Kurdish crisis through peaceful means and
successfully transform the conflict towards positive peace? Will it
be a country of peace, prosperity, rule of law, and democracy, or
will the current violence intensify and continue to polarize
society? To address these questions, Jacoby and OEzerdem use
scenario-writing derived from peace theory to highlight new ways to
consider political violence and the future of Turkey, this study
will appeal to both specialist and non-specialist students and
teachers from a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds.
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