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Shadow Globalization, Ethnic Conflicts and New Wars

Shadow Globalization, Ethnic Conflicts and New Wars

Dietrich Jung

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2002
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780415282031

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Analyses the complexities of current warfare by zooming in from the global sphere to local spots of organised violence. Raises questions about the idea of intra-state wars and shows that these wars are inseparably linked to the global economy.

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