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008 110121s2011 nyuab b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2011001943
020 $a9780521850452 (hardback)
020 $a0521850452 (hardback)
020 $a9780521615525 (paperback)
020 $a0521615526 (paperback)
024 $a40019537957
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn698361227
035 $a(OCoLC)698361227
035 $a(NNC)8840315
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042 $apcc
043 $af------
050 00 $aDT30.5$b.R447 2011
082 00 $a355.0096$222
100 1 $aReno, William,$d1962-
245 10 $aWarfare in independent Africa /$cWilliam Reno.
260 $aNew York :$bCambridge University Press,$c2011.
300 $axxii, 271 p. :$bill., maps ;$c23 cm.
490 1 $aNew approaches to African history ;$v5
520 $a"This book surveys the history of armed conflict in Africa in the period since decolonization and independence"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 $a"This book surveys the history of armed conflict in Africa in the period since decolonization and independence. The number of post-independence conflicts in Africa has been considerable, and this book introduces to readers a comprehensive analysis of their causes and character. Tracing the evolution of warfare from anti-colonial and anti-apartheid campaigns to complex conflicts in which factionalized armies, militias, and rebel groups fight with each other and prey upon non-combatants, it allows the readers a new perspective to understand violence on the continent. The book is written to appeal not only to students of history and African politics, but also to experts in the policy community, the military, and humanitarian agencies"--$cProvided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 8 $aMachine generated contents note: 1. The evolution of warfare; 2. Anti-colonial rebels; 3. Majority rule rebels; 4 Reform rebels; 5. Warlord rebels; 6. Parochial rebels; Conclusion: the past and future of warfare in Africa.
651 0 $aAfrica$xHistory, Military$y20th century.
651 0 $aAfrica$xHistory$y1960-
650 0 $aViolence$zAfrica$xHistory$y20th century.
830 0 $aNew approaches to African history ;$v5.
852 00 $bleh$hDT30.5$i.R447 2011