Community resilience to sectarian violence in Baghdad
The recent conflict in Iraq evolved from an insurgency against the interim U.S. led government (the Coalition Provisional Authority or CPA) into a sectarian civil war. Violence became widespread, especially in areas of Baghdad City such as Sadr City, Al Amiriyah, and Al Adhamiya. However, a number o...
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| Language: | English |
| Series: | Peace psychology book series.
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| Online Access: | Link to e-book |
| Summary: | The recent conflict in Iraq evolved from an insurgency against the interim U.S. led government (the Coalition Provisional Authority or CPA) into a sectarian civil war. Violence became widespread, especially in areas of Baghdad City such as Sadr City, Al Amiriyah, and Al Adhamiya. However, a number of multiethnic neighborhoods in Baghdad successfully prevented sectarian attitudes and behaviors from taking hold. Four communities stand out in their self-organization to prevent the escalation of violence. This book looks at what makes these communities different from other areas within Baghdad. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (162 pages). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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New York :
Springer,
2013.
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| ISBN: | 9781461488125 (electronic bk.) 1461488125 (electronic bk.) |
Table of Contents:
- Chapter One: Introduction
- Chapter Two: Violence and Extremism - Sources of Sectarian Violence in Baghdad
- Chapter Three: Conflict Drivers
- Chapter Four: Conflict Escalation: The Sharpening of Sectarian Identity
- Chapter Five: Resilience: Conceptual Foundations
- Chapter Six: Social Capital
- Chapter Seven: Information and Communication
- Chapter Eight: Economic Development and Resources
- Chapter Nine: Community Competence
- Chapter Ten: Looking Ahead.