Sustainable Development in Crisis Conditions
Challenges of War, Terrorism, and Civil Disorder
Phillip J Cooper author Claudia María Vargas author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:26th Nov '07
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This book explores sustainable development as a vital framework for nation-building in post-conflict scenarios. Sustainable Development in Crisis Conditions addresses contemporary challenges faced by communities.
In Sustainable Development in Crisis Conditions, the author presents an integrative framework for understanding the complexities of nation-building and reconstruction in the aftermath of environmentally destructive warfare. The book delves into the challenges faced by societies grappling with the consequences of war, terrorism, and civil unrest, all of which have made it increasingly difficult for communities to envision a sustainable future. Environmental degradation has long been a byproduct of conflict, but the urgency of addressing these issues has never been more pronounced.
The narrative highlights the struggles that individuals and nations face when trying to rebuild after catastrophic upheavals. It argues that traditional post-WWII reconstruction models are no longer suitable for addressing the multifaceted challenges of contemporary conflicts. Instead, Sustainable Development in Crisis Conditions advocates for a shift towards sustainable development as a necessary framework for effective recovery and growth. This perspective is crucial for developing strategies that not only restore but also enhance the resilience of communities.
By examining various case studies and drawing on interdisciplinary insights, this book serves as a preliminary exploration of the intricate relationship between environmental sustainability and post-conflict recovery. It encourages readers to rethink conventional approaches to nation-building and to consider how sustainable practices can lead to more effective and equitable outcomes in crisis situations.
Crises present opportunities for societies to remake themselves beyond emergency relief and reconstruction, and creative partnerships can emerge across the boundaries of conflict. This is essential reading for both peace makers and development practitioners alike. -- Laurence R. Simon, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University
Philip Cooper and Claudia Maria Vargas reframe healing from the societal devastation caused by armed conflict as the recover phase of disaster management, and they illuminate a path of hope, showing how the recovery process can re-create societies more resilient and sustainable than they were when the tragedy of armed human conflict befell them. -- Lloyd Burton, University of Colorado, Denver
Sustainable Development in Crisis Conditions provides a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of the problems facing countries emerging from civil wars, genocide and traumatic national upheavals. Casting aside outmoded models of war recovery, the book applies new concepts of human security, environmental protection, and social and economic development to countries coming out of conflict. It is a must for policymakers and practitioners focused on demobilization, the reintegration of displaced populations, the healing of communities, and the rebuilding of nations. -- Roberta Cohen, codirector of The Brookings Institution; University of Bern Project on Internal Displacement
Reference to German and Japanese reconstruction after WWII is useful... * CHOICE *
This is a bold and urgently needed global survey of the environmental costs of mass violence, with persuasive proposals for healing societies plagued by forced population displacement and mass trauma. It is an innovative guide to new strategies for international development in extremely unsettled conditions. -- Richard P. Tucker, University of Michigan
ISBN: 9780742531338
Dimensions: 230mm x 154mm x 26mm
Weight: 531g
304 pages