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The Resource Network Theory and Violent Conflicts : Studies in Afghanistan and Lebanon, by Christian R. Kramer, (electronic resource)

Network Theory and Violent Conflicts : Studies in Afghanistan and Lebanon, by Christian R. Kramer, (electronic resource)

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This book offers a novel approach to understanding violence and violent conflict using complexity and network theories, borrowed from the natural sciences, together with social network analysis. Because violence is both a universal and central component of human communication and identity formation, it has a fundamental function in shaping social behavior. Using Manuel Castells’ work on the programming of social networks, this book explores the Lebanese Civil War and the ongoing war in Afghanistan under the perspective of violence within networks. The approach presents a unique and compelling argument that counters the long-held assumption that war is caused by specific events, or is the unavoidable culmination of existing conditions or grievances. Rather, this book argues that violence emerges when the structure of social networks becomes too rigid and hierarchic to adapt to stresses and challenges that materialize on a constant basis from both within and without the network. This is important not only for the study of war, but as a method of improving the success of contemporary peace building efforts.--
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eng
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1 online resource (VII, 230 pages)
Contents
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Networks, Complexity, and International Relations
  • Chapter 3: Networks and Violence
  • Chapter 4: Disintegrative Violence
  • Chapter 5: Lebanon
  • Chapter 6: Afghanistan
  • Chapter 7: Network-centric Peacebuilding
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9783319413938
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Network Theory and Violent Conflicts : Studies in Afghanistan and Lebanon
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Network Theory and Violent Conflicts
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Studies in Afghanistan and Lebanon
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by Christian R. Kramer
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Language
eng
Summary
This book offers a novel approach to understanding violence and violent conflict using complexity and network theories, borrowed from the natural sciences, together with social network analysis. Because violence is both a universal and central component of human communication and identity formation, it has a fundamental function in shaping social behavior. Using Manuel Castells’ work on the programming of social networks, this book explores the Lebanese Civil War and the ongoing war in Afghanistan under the perspective of violence within networks. The approach presents a unique and compelling argument that counters the long-held assumption that war is caused by specific events, or is the unavoidable culmination of existing conditions or grievances. Rather, this book argues that violence emerges when the structure of social networks becomes too rigid and hierarchic to adapt to stresses and challenges that materialize on a constant basis from both within and without the network. This is important not only for the study of war, but as a method of improving the success of contemporary peace building efforts.--
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  • Political science
  • Political theory
  • Middle East
  • Peace
  • Political sociology
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Conflict Studies
  • Peace Studies
  • Political Theory
  • Middle Eastern Politics
  • Political Sociology
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Network Theory and Violent Conflicts : Studies in Afghanistan and Lebanon, by Christian R. Kramer, (electronic resource)
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http://ezproxy.eui.eu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41393-8
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Networks, Complexity, and International Relations -- Chapter 3: Networks and Violence -- Chapter 4: Disintegrative Violence -- Chapter 5: Lebanon -- Chapter 6: Afghanistan -- Chapter 7: Network-centric Peacebuilding
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Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
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9783319413938
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Network Theory and Violent Conflicts : Studies in Afghanistan and Lebanon, by Christian R. Kramer, (electronic resource)
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http://ezproxy.eui.eu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41393-8
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text
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Networks, Complexity, and International Relations -- Chapter 3: Networks and Violence -- Chapter 4: Disintegrative Violence -- Chapter 5: Lebanon -- Chapter 6: Afghanistan -- Chapter 7: Network-centric Peacebuilding
Control code
978-3-319-41393-8
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unknown
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1 online resource (VII, 230 pages)
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multiple file formats
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  • online
  • electronic
Governing access note
Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
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9783319413938
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10.1007/978-3-319-41393-8
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(OCoLC)964698644

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