Breaking the Conflict Trap: Civil War and Development Policy (Policy Research Reports) [Paperback]

Paul Collier (Author), V. L Elliott (Author), Havard Hegre (Author), Anke Hoeffler (Author), Marta Reynal-Querol (Author), Nicholas Sambanis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0821354817 | ISBN-13: 978-0821354810

Civil wars attract much less attention than international wars but they are becoming increasingly common and typically go on for years. Where development succeeds, countries become progressively safer from violent conflict, making subsequent development easier. Where development fails countries can become trapped in a vicious circle: war wrecks the economy and increases the risk of further war. This new World Bank Policy Research Report challenges the belief that civil wars are inevitable and proposes an agenda for global action.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book's findings are instructive.... The authors wisely advise that no single policy can be successful on its own and each country or conflict needs a unique combination of initiatives which address the specific conditions."--Public Administration and Development

About the Author

Paul Collier is at St Anthony's College, Oxford.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821354817
• ISBN-13: 978-0821354810
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK! March 5, 2011

By Alexandra Hopkins

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This book presents stats on the relationships among poverty, education, and violent conflict. I've never seen this kind of information anywhere else. It's a revelation. Somewhat dry, but if you want to know the real source of war and violent conflicts among groups, this is the book to read. Not opinions, just the facts, ma'am (for those of you who watched the TV show "Dragnet" mid-20th Century). GREAT BOOK!