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Governance for Peace

How Inclusive, Participatory and Accountable Institutions Promote Peace and Prosperity

David Cortright author Conor Seyle author Kristen Wall author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:21st Sep '17

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An evidence-based analysis of governance focusing on the institutional capacities and qualities that reduce the risk of armed conflict.

An accessible summary written for the general reader, synthesizing empirical evidence on the capacities and qualities of governance most strongly associated with peace, and how these dimensions are reflected in political and economic institutions. The book will appeal to students, scholars, policy practitioners, and activists interested in conflict prevention.Governance for Peace presents a comprehensive analysis of the dimensions of governance that are most likely to prevent armed conflict and foster sustainable peace. It is an accessible study written for the general reader that brings together the best empirical evidence across numerous disciplines showing how effective governance and inclusive, participatory, and accountable institutions help to reduce violence by addressing social needs and providing mechanisms for resolving disputes. This balanced and incisive book gives meaning to the term 'good governance' and identifies the specific features of political and economic institutions that are most likely to promote peace within and between states. Concepts and topics examined in the book include political legitimacy, human security, 'political goods', governance and power, inclusion, accountability, social cohesion, gender equality, countering corruption, the role of civil society, democratic participation, development as freedom, capitalism and economic growth, the governance of markets, China and the 'East Asian peace', the European Union, and global institutions.

'The book is extensively researched and is invaluable in understanding governance and causes of peace and conflict.' A. R. Abootalebi, Choice
'… an excellent addition to an upper division undergraduate class or part of an introductory graduate seminar, where it would provide a valuable overview of the different bodies of research and theories on the relationship between governance and peace development.' Geraldine O'Mahony, International Studies Review

ISBN: 9781108402514

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm

Weight: 460g

302 pages