Recovery from Armed Conflict in Developing Countries: An Economic and Political Analysis: 14 (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)

. Ed(s): Harris, Geoff

ISBN 10: 0415193796 / ISBN 13: 9780415193795

Published by Routledge, 1999

About this Item

This book examines the ways in which developing countries can achieve economic, political and social reconstruction in the wake of armed conflict. It includes studies of Afghanistan, Angola, Cambodia, South Africa, Sri Lanka. Editor(s): Harris, Geoff. Series: Routledge Studies in Development Economics. Num Pages: 364 pages, 18 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1FKS; 1FMC; 1HFMA; 1HFMQ; 1HFMS; GTF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 680. . 1999. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Recovery from Armed Conflict in Developing Countries: An Economic and Political Analysis: 14 (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415193796
• ISBN 13: 9780415193795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This comprehensive work examines ways in which developing countries may achieve economic, political and social reconstruction in the wake of armed conflict. International researchers discuss such issues as women and children in the recovery process, refugees and the role of aid, the reintegration of ex-combatants and community-led recovery. Case studies focus upon Afghanistan, Angola, Cambodia, Mozambique, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

About the Author

Geoff Harris is Associate Professor in Economics at the University of New England, Australia, where he also coordinates the Centre for Peace Studies. A development economist by training, his recent publications address the impact of military expenditure and the costs of armed conflict in developing countries.