{"product_id":"complex-emergencies-hardcover","title":"Complex Emergencies - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid J. Keen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you thought the point of war was to win, this book will make you think again. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e David Keen questions the model of war as a contest between two sides aiming at political and military victory, and he also rejects the contrasting view that war represents a collapse into anarchy, mindless violence and ethnic hatred. Rather than a contest or a collapse, war is analysed as a system that has significant functions and that yields complex economic, political and psychological benefits. Some may be more interested in prolonging a war than in ending it. War may help elites to derail democracy and suppress dissent; it may be profitable for government and rebel actors; and it may allow armed groups to enjoy a sense of power over unarmed civilians. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book argues that understanding the complex functions of wars alongside other forms of human disaster, such as famine and ethnic strife, is essential if we are to reduce suffering and move towards lasting peace agreements. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Complex Emergencies will be essential reading for students of development, political economy, political science and international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you thought the point of war was to win, this book will make you think again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Keen questions the model of war as a contest between two sides aiming at political and military victory, and he also rejects the contrasting view that war represents a collapse into anarchy, mindless violence and ethnic hatred. Rather than a contest or a collapse, war is analysed as a system that has significant functions and that yields complex economic, political and psychological benefits. Some may be more interested in prolonging a war than in ending it. War may help elites to derail democracy and suppress dissent; it may be profitable for government and rebel actors; and it may allow armed groups to enjoy a sense of power over unarmed civilians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book argues that understanding the complex functions of wars alongside other forms of human disaster, such as famine and ethnic strife, is essential if we are to reduce suffering and move towards lasting peace agreements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eComplex Emergencies\u003c\/i\u003e will be essential reading for students of development, political economy, political science and international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Keen \u003c\/b\u003eis Reader in Complex Emergencies at the London School of Economics and Political Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 9.11 x 6.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737388060735,"sku":"9780745640198","price":151.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a898afd6fdff778acd1a164fff3a3467.webp?v=1765149804","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/complex-emergencies-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}