How Enemies Are Made

Towards a Theory of Ethnic and Religious Conflict

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Military
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Author: Günther Schlee ISBN: 9780857450609
Publisher: Berghahn Books Publication: September 1, 2008
Imprint: Berghahn Books Language: English
Author: Günther Schlee
ISBN: 9780857450609
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Publication: September 1, 2008
Imprint: Berghahn Books
Language: English

In popular perception cultural differences or ethnic affiliation are factors that cause conflict or political fragmentation although this is not borne out by historical evidence. This book puts forward an alternative conflict theory. The author develops a decision theory which explains the conditions under which differing types of identification are preferred. Group identification is linked to competition for resources like water, territory, oil, political charges, or other advantages. Rivalry for resources can cause conflicts but it does not explain who takes whose side in a conflict situation. This book explores possibilities of reducing violent conflicts and ends with a case study, based on personal experience of the author, of conflict resolution.

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In popular perception cultural differences or ethnic affiliation are factors that cause conflict or political fragmentation although this is not borne out by historical evidence. This book puts forward an alternative conflict theory. The author develops a decision theory which explains the conditions under which differing types of identification are preferred. Group identification is linked to competition for resources like water, territory, oil, political charges, or other advantages. Rivalry for resources can cause conflicts but it does not explain who takes whose side in a conflict situation. This book explores possibilities of reducing violent conflicts and ends with a case study, based on personal experience of the author, of conflict resolution.

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