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THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY was the most bloody in history.
Sophisticated weaponry killed millions of people.
Now, in the twenty-first, conflict has already
taken a heavy toll. In today’s world, most
wars are within countries rather than between
states. And often civilians, especially women and
children, suffer the most.
This invaluable No-Nonsense Guide is an
excellent resource for students, peace groups, and
activists. With tables, maps, case studies and
quotes it looks at how conflict escalates and ways
it can be prevented. It examines the changing types
of war, including the “War on Terror,”
and ethnic conflict such as in Rwanda; the role of
diplomacy and the UN, and what steps ordinary
people are taking to rebuild communities.
Helen Ware is
Chair of International Agency Leadership at the
School of Professional Development in the
University of New England, Australia.
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