Globalization, Social Movements, and Peacebuilding
- ISBN-10
- 0815652283
- ISBN-13
- 9780815652281
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 312
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-07-02
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Author
- Jackie Smith
Description
Each year, governments spend billions of dollars on peacekeeping efforts around the world, and much more is spent on humanitarian aid to refugees and other victims of armed struggle. Yet, research shows that nearly one-half of all countries experiencing civil war have renewed violent conflict within five years of a peace agreement. How do we account for such a poor track record? The authors in this volume consider how global capitalism affects fragile peace processes, arguing that the international economic system itself is a major contributor to violent conflict. By including the work of anthropologists, economists, sociologists, and political scientists, this book presents a broad yet thorough exploration of the complexities of peacebuilding in a global market economy. Included in the volume are specific studies of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as considerations of conflicts on a global scale.
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