Encyclopedia of International Peacekeeping Operations

by Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse

Overview

Encyclopedia of International Peacekeeping Operations analyzes the broad national, regional, cultural, and international contexts of peacekeeping. Special focus is placed on such contemporary issues as human rights, peacebuilding from below, conflict resolution theory, civilian peacekeeping, gender considerations, and women in peacekeeping. The coverage is enhanced by a chronology, charts, maps, a list of acronyms, an annotated bibliography, and references to key websites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874368925
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/01/1999
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.88(d)
Age Range:	15 Years

About the Author

Oliver Ramsbotham and Tom Woodhouse are senior lecturers in peace studies and co-directors of the Centre for Conflict Resolution at the University of Bradford, Bradford, England. They are editors of International Peacekeeping News and digest editors for International Peacekeeping.

Editorial Reviews

Recommended for general college collections.” —Choice

“…this encyclopedia unquestionably strengthens the body of peace and international relations reference works.” —Rettig on Reference (Gale.com)

“A comprehensive, accessible resource that provides information on the theory and practice of peacekeeping as a method of international conflict management and resolution in the contemporary world. A thorough index and extensive bibliography conclude this useful title.” —School Library Jourbanal

“…an encyclopedia which is easy to use and suitable for the reference collections of all libraries.” —Reference & User Services Quarterly

From the Publisher

Gr 10 Up-A comprehensive, accessible resource that provides information on the theory and practice of peacekeeping as a method of international conflict management and resolution in the contemporary world. A fairly lengthy introduction includes definitions, a history of peacekeeping from 1945 to 1998, and a discussion about its future. The body of the book consists of alphabetical entries ranging from several paragraphs to several pages that offer both background and analysis on individuals, events, and missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti, Rwanda, and elsewhere. Readers can access information by a person's last name, a country name, or by the name of a U.N. designated mission. Articles conclude with see-also references, bibliographic sources, and occasional Web sites. Black-and-white charts and maps accompany the text. A thorough index and extensive bibliography conclude this useful title.-Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, GA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

This reference reviews UN peacekeeping missions from the first observer missions in the Balkans in 1947 to present- day Bosnia, surveying controversies in peacekeeping, major missions, military doctrines, important people, and UN offices responsible for peacekeeping operations, training, and programs. Entries ranging a paragraph to several pages encompass the national, regional, international, and cultural contexts of peacekeeping, and issues such as human rights, peacebuilding from below, conflict resolution theory, civilian peacekeeping, and women's roles in peacekeeping. Ramsbotham and Woodhouse (both peace studies, U. of Bradford, England) provide an introductory overview. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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