Magic and Warfare: Appearance and Reality in Contemporary African Conflict and Beyond - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:N. WlodarczykTheme:Cultural Region/African, Cultural Region/West AfricaPublish date:12/18/2009Pages:188
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9780230621022ISBN-10:0230621023UPC:9780230621022Book Category:History, ReligionBook Subcategory:Africa, Folk & TribalBook Topic:WestSize:8.30 x 5.50 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCV3CDDZFQ
This study explores the roles played by magic in contemporary African warfare, specifically through the case of Sierra Leone, to assess its impact on behaviour in conflict. A conceptual framework is suggested for analysing culturally alien practices more broadly and to inform approaches to civilian and military intervention.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9780230621022ISBN-10:0230621023UPC:9780230621022Book Category:History, ReligionBook Subcategory:Africa, Folk & TribalBook Topic:WestSize:8.30 x 5.50 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCV3CDDZFQ
NATHALIE WLODARCZYK is Deputy Director of Global Forecasting at Exclusive Analysis, where she is responsible for all analysis views and forecasts on war, terrorism and civil unrest. She holds a PhD in War Studies from King's College London, UK.
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
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