An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Conflict and Conflict Resolution, 1945-1996 - (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) by John E Jessup (Hardcover)

About the Book

Rather than mark the end of conflict, the end of World War II began a half century of ideological, political, military, economic struggles, and many with century-old antecedents. This work brings together in encyclopedic format most of the major events of the last half century that can be classified as conflict. While war is the ultimate conflict, the volume includes assassinations, coups, insurgency, terrorism, massacres, and genocide. It provides detailed information on the people, places and events that have produced conflict and its resolution since 1945.

Many entries trace the antecedents of events back through history to illustrate continuity and change. The troubled Middle East and Africa, for instance, are seen today as the result of tensions that have developed over decades, of colonialism, exploitation, and ethno-religious antagonism. The reader will be able to understand the backgrounds of the individual players and gain a better understanding of why conflicts occur and how they can be resolved.

Book Synopsis

Rather than mark the end of conflict, the end of World War II began a half century of ideological, political, military, economic struggles, and many with century-old antecedents. This work brings together in encyclopedic format most of the major events of the last half century that can be classified as conflict. While war is the ultimate conflict, the volume includes assassinations, coups, insurgency, terrorism, massacres, and genocide. It provides detailed information on the people, places and events that have produced conflict and its resolution since 1945.

Many entries trace the antecedents of events back through history to illustrate continuity and change. The troubled Middle East and Africa, for instance, are seen today as the result of tensions that have developed over decades, of colonialism, exploitation, and ethno-religious antagonism. The reader will be able to understand the backgrounds of the individual players and gain a better understanding of why conflicts occur and how they can be resolved.

Review Quotes

.,." contains much useful information in an easily accessible format. This volume would work well in answering ready-reference questions and in directing the reader to more in-depth works. Recommended for academic and large public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin 1945-1996

.,."an excellent information source for studying and analyzing the conflicts of today."-Crime & Justice International

.,."contains much useful information in an easily accessible format. This volume would work well in answering ready-reference questions and in directing the reader to more in-depth works. Recommended for academic and large public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?... contains much useful information in an easily accessible format. This volume would work well in answering ready-reference questions and in directing the reader to more in-depth works. Recommended for academic and large public libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin 1945-1996

?...an excellent information source for studying and analyzing the conflicts of today.?-Crime & Justice International

?...contains much useful information in an easily accessible format. This volume would work well in answering ready-reference questions and in directing the reader to more in-depth works. Recommended for academic and large public libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?[A] very useful tool for current events, historical, and political research....This dictionary's overall presentation is commendable. Entries are well written, and spot fact-checking produced no significant errors....This work fills a significant gap in the reference materials for post-WWII conflicts and conflict resolution. All academic libraries supporting modern history and political science programs should find it useful. Public libraries will find it beneficial as well for background information on conflicts in lesser-known parts of the world. [T]his work is highly recommended.?-Reference & User Services Quarterly

?[T]he dictionary should be in any library supporting programs in conflict resolution.?-Choice

?This rich dictionary, encyclopedic in its scope and its reporting of facts, explains the issues and actions of the prime players in the events the chronologies list.?-Rettig on Reference

"ÝA¨ very useful tool for current events, historical, and political research....This dictionary's overall presentation is commendable. Entries are well written, and spot fact-checking produced no significant errors....This work fills a significant gap in the reference materials for post-WWII conflicts and conflict resolution. All academic libraries supporting modern history and political science programs should find it useful. Public libraries will find it beneficial as well for background information on conflicts in lesser-known parts of the world. ÝT¨his work is highly recommended."-Reference & User Services Quarterly

"ÝT¨he dictionary should be in any library supporting programs in conflict resolution."-Choice

..." contains much useful information in an easily accessible format. This volume would work well in answering ready-reference questions and in directing the reader to more in-depth works. Recommended for academic and large public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin 1945-1996

..."an excellent information source for studying and analyzing the conflicts of today."-Crime & Justice International

..."contains much useful information in an easily accessible format. This volume would work well in answering ready-reference questions and in directing the reader to more in-depth works. Recommended for academic and large public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

"[T]he dictionary should be in any library supporting programs in conflict resolution."-Choice

"This rich dictionary, encyclopedic in its scope and its reporting of facts, explains the issues and actions of the prime players in the events the chronologies list."-Rettig on Reference

"[A] very useful tool for current events, historical, and political research....This dictionary's overall presentation is commendable. Entries are well written, and spot fact-checking produced no significant errors....This work fills a significant gap in the reference materials for post-WWII conflicts and conflict resolution. All academic libraries supporting modern history and political science programs should find it useful. Public libraries will find it beneficial as well for background information on conflicts in lesser-known parts of the world. [T]his work is highly recommended."-Reference & User Services Quarterly

About the Author

JOHN E. JESSUP is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army and a retired university educational director./e He spent his last five years on active duty as Chief, Histories Division, U.S. Army Center of Military History, and from 1992 to 1995 he was Academic Dean of American Military University. He is the author of a number of books on military history and world affairs and has lectured and taught both in the United States and abroad on international security issues and military history.