Civil War Is Not A Stupid Thing: Accounting For Violence In Developing Countries

by Christopher Cramer

Civil War is Not a Stupid Thing Addresses the issues about increased violence in the developing countries with two common perspectives. The first is the liberal interpretation, and the second is a romantic, utopian view of violence. This book aims to forge an alternative way of understanding the role of violence in the transition to capitalism and a global economy. Full description

Genres: Nonfiction, Africa, Politics

329 pages, Paperback

Published August 2, 2006

Reviews

[Charlotte Livesey]

I enjoyed this book, broadened my perspective and introduced some very key ideas ! Especially enjoyed all references to the FARC and I think my favourite chapter was chapter 4!

[David Smith]

Cramer turns conventional definitions of war upside down, and then spins them in every direction imaginable. A thought-provoking but difficult read - if I pick this book up again next year, chances are I'll get just as much, if not more out of it. War does not necessarily mean an end to development, nor does peace necessarily promote it. Thanks to Richard Cornwel for recommending the book.