Peace Operations Revised Edition Contributor(s): Diehl, Paul F. (Author), Balas, Alexandru (Author) |
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ISBN: 0745671802 ISBN-13: 9780745671802 Publisher: Polity Press OUR PRICE: $64.13 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Peace |
Dewey: 327.172 |
LCCN: 2020304251 |
Series: War and Conflict in the Modern World |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.98 lbs) 244 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: As peace operations become the primary mechanism of conflict management used by the UN and regional organizations, understanding their problems and potential is essential for a more secure world. In this revised and updated second edition, Paul Diehl and Alexandru Balas provide a cutting-edge analysis of the central issues surrounding the development, operation, and effectiveness of peace operations. Among many features, the book:
Drawing on a wide range of examples from those between Israel and her neighbours to more recent operations in Bosnia, Somalia, Darfur, East Timor, and the Congo, this new edition brings together the body of scholarly research on peace operations to address those concerns. It will be an indispensable guide for students, practitioners and general readers wanting to broaden their knowledge of the possibilities and limits of peace operations today. |