Peace Operations (WCMW - War and Conflict in the Modern World)
Paul F. Diehl
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Description for Peace Operations (WCMW - War and Conflict in the Modern World)
Paperback. * This second, fully revised and expanded edition of Diehl and Balas s successful text, expertly guides students through the complexities of peace operations in a focused, engaging and authoritative way. Series: War and Conflict in the Modern World. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 352.
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: Traces the historical development of peace operations from their origins in the early 20th century through the development of modern peacebuilding missions and ... Read more
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: Traces the historical development of peace operations from their origins in the early 20th century through the development of modern peacebuilding missions and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
War and Conflict in the Modern World
Condition
New
Weight
352g
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745671819
SKU
V9780745671819
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Paul F. Diehl
Paul F. Diehl is Henning Larsen Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois. Alexandru Balas is Assistant Professor in the International Studies Program and Director of the Clark Center for International Education at the State University of New York College at Cortland.
Reviews for Peace Operations (WCMW - War and Conflict in the Modern World)
Comprehensive in scope, and up to date in its coverage, this book provides an excellent account of the development of international peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations. It shows how these operations have emerged and changed over time and provides vital context for understanding contemporary challenges and new developments. It also offers new ways of evaluating international efforts to build stable peace ... Read more