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Fragile States (War and Conflict in the Modern World)

Fragile States (War and Conflict in the Modern World)

by Hans-HenrikHolm (Author), Georg Sorenson (Author), Lothar Brock (Author), Michael Stohl (Author)

Synopsis

This authoritative introduction defines and clarifies what we mean by fragile states in the global system and offers an absorbing account of why fragile states are crucial to our understanding of conflict in the contemporary world.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 200
 Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 16 Dec 2011
ISBN 10: 0745649416
ISBN 13: 9780745649412

Media Reviews
The authors have done a superb job unpacking the complexities surrounding the concept of 'fragile state'. The scholarship is first-rate. Highly recommended. Choice A very important book, tightly argued and brilliantly written, two qualities rarely found in a work by four authors of several nationalities. It is committed neither to an ideological orthodoxy, whether neo-liberal or neo-Marxist,nor purely descriptive or historical. It is both theoretical and empirical, both firm and nuanced. This small book is worth a whole library of studies on nation-building, fragile states and foreign interventions. Survival An invaluable analysis which, in addition to imparting a deep insight into the complex nature of fragile states, gives a coherent historical framework which defines political trends in today s era. LSE Politics Blog A very readable and practically oriented approach to understanding the issue of state fragility. Ethnopolitics A valuable contribution to the literature, analysing conflict and development in the modern era. The comprehensive historical information for each case study is of particular note, ensuring a clear and reasoned discussion of highly complex issues. Australian Journal of International Affairs The authors offer a concise and robust introduction to fragility without falling into the trap of oversimplification. Nationalities Papers An empirical triumph with policy relevance - truly unique in our field. George A. Lopez, University of Notre Dame Largely based on the analyses of selected country studies, this important investigation into the roots of state fragility brings out results which question the need for further development assistance and instead find arguments for changes in, for instance, farm policies of rich countries. Particularly noteworthy in this book is the inclusion of cases that have avoided the state fragility that has afflicted neighboring countries. This gives further food for thought on how insightful governance can escape the dilemmas of state fragility. Peter Wallensteen, Uppsala University
Author Bio
Lothar Brock is research professor at the Peace Research Institute, Frankfurt. Hans-Henrik Holm is professor and head of department at the Danish School of Media and Journalism. Georg Sorensen is professor of political science at Aarhus University. Michael Stohl is professor of communication and political science at the University of California, Santa Barbara.