Guns and Governance in the Rift Valley - Pastoralist Conflict and Small Arms

Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-1-84701-308-8
Verlag: James Currey

Buch, Englisch, Band 22, 192 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 139 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 259 g

Reihe: African Issues

A vivid account of modern pastoralist armed conflict.

Small arms dominate conflicts in Africa. More people die in wars in Africa than in any other continent. In cattle raiding the AK47 has replaced the spear.

This book answers the questions of why so many small arms are circulating in North-East Africa and how they are affecting peace in these countries. Kennedy Mkutu proposes an integrated regional approach in which improved security, community involvement and economic development precede and accompanydisarmament.

KENNEDY AGADE MKUTU has a doctorate in Peace Studies from Bradford University and lectures at the Kenya Institute for Administration

North America: Indiana U Press; Kenya: EAEP; Uganda: Fountain; South Africa: Jacana

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mkutu, Kennedy Agade

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Revolutionäre Gruppen und Bewegungen, Bewaffnete Konflikte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Pastoralism, conflict, change & governance
The proliferation of small arms & light weapons
The impact of small arms & light weapons
State interventions in pastoral conflicts
Conclusion