Understanding Conflict and Violence: Theoretical and Interdisciplinary Approaches

The causes of violence and conflict are often left untheorised, or they are discussed as an existent problem assumed to be an inevitable part of human interaction.  This book seeks to examine, interpret and analyse a wide range of approaches to the causes of violence and conflict. Adopting an accessible approach, it presents readers with a clear understanding of these by highlighting their evolutionary roots and illustrating them with in-depth case studies and examples.  Tim Jocoby addresses the fragmented nature of the literature on conflict theory by drawing upon a wide range of disciplinary traditions.  This text seeks to reflect the fact that international relations, history, economics, development, politics and sociology all share a longstanding interest in the study of conflict and violence, and that common concerns make interdisciplinary approaches stimulating and productive.  It is, therefore, intended for students and scholars across these disciplines.