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Nowhere in the world is the demand for peace more prominent and challenging than in Africa. From state collapse and anarchy in Somalia to protracted wars and rampant corruption in the Congo; from bloody civil wars and extreme poverty in Sierra Leone to humanitarian crisis and authoritarianism in Sudan, the continent is the focus of growing political and media attention.
This book presents the first comprehensive overview of conflict and peace across the continent. Bringing together a range of leading academics from Africa and beyond, Peace and Conflict in Africa is an ideal introduction to key themes of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, security and development. The book's stress on the importance of indigenous Africa approaches to creating peace makes it an innovative and exciting intervention in the field.
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About the Authors
Part I: Understanding Concepts and Debates
1. Introduction: Understanding the Context of Peace and Conflict in Africa - David J. Francis
2. African Indigenous & Endogenous Approaches to Peace and Conflict Resolution - Tim Murithi
3. Understanding Peace in Africa - Isaac O. Albert
4. The Mainstreaming of Conflict Analysis in Africa: Contributions from Theory - Joao Gomes Porto
5. Understanding Conflict Resolution in Africa - Kenneth C. Omeje
6. Context of Security in Africa - Nana K. Poku
7. Peacebuilding in Africa - Tony Karbo
Part II: Issues in Peace & Conflict in Africa
8. Understanding Transitional Justice in Africa - Jannie Malan
9. Democracy and Democratisation in Africa - Belachew Gebrewold
10. Poverty and Human Security in Africa - Mohamed Salih
11. Globalisation and Africa - Jim Whitman
Conclusion - David J. Francis
Bibliography
Notes
Index
Product details
| Published | Mar 15 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 255 |
| ISBN | 9781848133631 |
| Imprint | Zed Books |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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