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This book offers a historical analysis of Christian martyrdom in the Islamic world from the seventh to the eleventh centuries. It explores the stories of Christians who faced persecution and violence under Muslim rule, and how their sacrifices contributed to the shaping of religious identities and interfaith relations. Christian C. Sahner investiga...

This book offers a historical analysis of Christian martyrdom in the Islamic world from the seventh to the eleventh centuries. It explores the stories of Christians who faced persecution and violence under Muslim rule, and how their sacrifices contributed to the shaping of religious identities and interfaith relations. Christian C. Sahner investiga...

This book provides a detailed socio-legal framework for rehabilitating and reintegrating intellectually disabled children, addressing their exploitation and focusing on their empowerment. Asha Bajpai argues for a comprehensive approach that integrates legal, social, and educational strategies to ensure these children are protected and integrated in...

This book delves into the complexities of reintegration strategies for return migrants, offering a conceptual framework that categorizes different types of returnees and their integration processes. Through the lens of Ethiopian case studies, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the reintegration experience, emphasizing the role of gender, ...

The Mental Health Needs of Young Offenders: Forging Paths toward Reintegration and Rehabilitation explores the intersection of mental health and juvenile justice, offering a comprehensive look at the psychological and social rehabilitation of young offenders. Authored by Carol L. Kessler and Louis James Kraus, the book is a detailed guide addressin...

Case Studies in War-to-Peace Transition is a detailed analysis of the challenges and strategies involved in the transition from conflict to peace, specifically focusing on Ethiopia, Namibia, and Uganda. This work, published by the World Bank in 1996, offers valuable insights into the political, economic, and sociocultural issues that arise during t...

This book offers a detailed examination of the journey of child soldiers, from their recruitment into armed groups to their reintegration into society. Edited by Alpaslan Özerdem and Sukanya Podder, it addresses critical themes of human rights, post-conflict recovery, and the challenges faced during the rehabilitation process. Drawing from interna...

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal, social, and psychological aspects of managing sexual offenders in society. Written by Anne-Marie McAlinden, it explores the complex interplay between punitive measures and strategies for reintegration. The author delves into the ethical challenges of balancing public safety with the offender...

This book explores the critical processes of rehabilitation, reentry, and reintegration for offenders transitioning back into society. Edited by Hamid R. Kusha, it examines the interplay between correctional practices, social policies, and the challenges of reintegrating offenders into their communities. The author discusses theoretical frameworks,...

Peacebuilding and Ex-Combatants: Political Reintegration in Liberia by Johanna Söderström examines the post-conflict reintegration of ex-combatants in Liberia. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the political challenges and strategies for reintegrating former combatants into society, focusing on the political dimensions of peacebuilding...

This edited volume examines the complex roles that female combatants play in conflict and their experiences during post-conflict reintegration. The contributors explore the gendered dynamics of violence and the challenges women face when transitioning from armed groups to reintegration into society. Focusing on specific case studies, the book criti...

This book explores the roles of youth in conflict and peacebuilding processes, focusing on their mobilization, reintegration, and reconciliation. The authors offer a nuanced understanding of how young people contribute to both the escalation and resolution of conflict. They explore the complex dynamics that shape youth involvement in violence and p...

Women and Children as Victims and Offenders: Background, Prevention, Reintegration explores the dual role of women and children in the criminal justice system, both as victims of crime and as offenders. The volume provides an in-depth analysis of the backgrounds and factors that contribute to the victimization and criminalization of women and child...

Women and Children as Victims and Offenders: Background, Prevention, Reintegration (Volume 2) continues the exploration of the complex roles that women and children play in the criminal justice system, both as victims and offenders. This volume deepens the analysis of the challenges these groups face, focusing on the social, psychological, and inst...

Crime, Shame and Reintegration by John Braithwaite is a seminal work in criminology, offering a theory on crime and justice that emphasizes the role of shame in the criminal justice process. Braithwaite introduces the concept of "reintegration," where offenders are supported in returning to society without stigma, instead of being isolate...

Cultures of Desistance by Adam Calverley explores the concepts of rehabilitation and reintegration in the context of ethnic minorities, offering critical insights into how cultural factors influence the desistance process. The book examines the challenges faced by ethnic minority offenders and the role that cultural identities play in shaping their...

Rehabilitation, Deradicalization, and Reintegration of Militants by Ilam Khan offers an in-depth examination of the processes involved in rehabilitating, deradicalizing, and reintegrating former militants, with a particular focus on the Swat Valley in Pakistan. Drawing on real-world case studies, this book explores the challenges faced by individua...

Islam, Modernity, Violence, and Everyday Life by Ahmad Atif Ahmad explores the intersection of Islam and modernity, with a focus on how these two elements shape violence and conflict in contemporary society. The book examines how modernity, with its inherent processes of social and cultural change, interacts with Islamic traditions and how these in...

The book Civil War in Ancient Greece and Rome: Contexts of Disintegration and Reintegration explores the causes, consequences, and socio-political contexts of civil wars in ancient societies. Edited by Henning Borm, Marco Mattheis, and Johannes Wienand, this work brings together a diverse collection of studies on the dynamics of political fragmenta...

Volume 2 of the Kurtz Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict provides an in-depth exploration of a wide range of topics associated with violence, peace, and the global efforts to address conflict. This volume focuses more on the practical aspects of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and the social mechanisms that facilitate peace processes...

In Communalism, Caste and Hindu Nationalism, Ornit Shani delves into the complex dynamics of communal violence, focusing on the 2002 Gujarat riots. The book highlights how caste divisions, Hindu nationalism, and political violence intersect, exacerbating tensions and leading to violent conflicts. Shani critiques the role of identity politics in dee...

In Islam and Violence in the Modern Era, Beverley Milton-Edwards explores the complex relationship between Islamic ideologies and violence, examining how contemporary political, religious, and social factors contribute to radical movements within Muslim-majority regions. The book provides an in-depth analysis of how Islamic movements and terrorism ...

islam and Political Violence by Shahram Akbarzadeh and Fethi Mansouri critically examines the dynamics of Islam, political violence, and radicalization among Muslim diaspora communities in the West. The book explores how factors such as identity, integration, and marginalization contribute to radicalism and extremism within these communities, leadi...

Environment, Scarcity, and Violence by Thomas F. Homer-Dixon explores the complex relationship between environmental stressors—such as resource scarcity, climate change, and ecological degradation—and the occurrence of violence and conflict. Homer-Dixon’s work presents a compelling argument that environmental scarcity can act as a catalyst fo...

Nations, States, and Violence by David D. Laitin investigates the deep connections between national identity, statehood, and violence in both historical and contemporary contexts. The book examines how the formation of nations, the emergence of states, and the internal and external dynamics of violence interact to shape political landscapes. It pro...

Rethinking Insecurity, War and Violence: Beyond Savage Globalization critically examines the intersections between globalization and rising global insecurity. This volume provides a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the dynamics of war, violence, and peacebuilding, offering alternative frameworks to address the complexities of modern con...

Inside Rebellion: The Politics of Insurgent Violence explores the internal dynamics of insurgent groups, focusing on the factors that shape their use of violence and their ability to govern. Drawing on a comparative analysis of case studies, Jeremy M. Weinstein investigates why some insurgent groups engage in brutal violence, while others maintain ...

How Terrorism Is Wrong: Morality and Political Violence by Virginia Held provides a philosophical examination of terrorism and its moral implications. Held argues that terrorism, regardless of its political or ideological goals, is inherently wrong because it violates key moral principles such as the rights of individuals and the protection of inno...

The Origins of Violence: Religion, History and Genocide by John Docker is a comprehensive exploration of the roots of violence, particularly focusing on the role of religion and historical factors in shaping violent conflicts and genocidal events. Docker examines how religious ideologies, when combined with political, social, and economic pressures...

This book analyzes the complex dynamics of international aid and peacebuilding initiatives in Sri Lanka, particularly during the civil war and the post-war recovery process. It critiques the effectiveness of external interventions in creating sustainable peace in the country and examines the resurgence of conflict despite such efforts. The author a...

This book analyzes the complex dynamics of international aid and peacebuilding initiatives in Sri Lanka, particularly during the civil war and the post-war recovery process. It critiques the effectiveness of external interventions in creating sustainable peace in the country and examines the resurgence of conflict despite such efforts. The author a...

This book is highly relevant for the repository, as it addresses the theme of interfaith dialogue, a central aspect of peacebuilding in conflict-prone areas. It provides insights into the intersection of religion and peace efforts, particularly in a region like the Balkans that has experienced significant ethnic and religious conflict. The book ali...

This book analyzes the complex dynamics of international aid and peacebuilding initiatives in Sri Lanka, particularly during the civil war and the post-war recovery process. It critiques the effectiveness of external interventions in creating sustainable peace in the country and examines the resurgence of conflict despite such efforts. The author a...

From War to Democracy: Dilemmas of Peacebuilding addresses the complex and multifaceted challenges of transitioning from violent conflict to democratic governance. The authors, Anna K. Jarstad and Timothy D. Sisk, explore the difficulties peacebuilders face in post-conflict societies, including the delicate balance between peacebuilding, democratiz...

This book examines how world religions, often associated with violence, also inspire social welfare and peacemaking activism. Contributors from various religious traditions—Aboriginal, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian—analyze spiritual resources for fostering peace. The book explores challenges within sacred texts and t...

In this comprehensive work, Tim Murithi explores the ethical dimensions of peacebuilding, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in promoting and sustaining peace. He examines the role of ethics in the actions of inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, analyzing the ethics of negotiation, mediation, forgiveness, and rec...

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the European Union's civilian peacebuilding missions in Bosnia and Macedonia, examining how these initiatives align with the EU's broader security and defense policies. The authors utilize Michel Foucault's work to argue that the EU's self-image as a model peacebuilder may conceal a more ...

Palgrave Advances in Peacebuilding offers a comprehensive and critical overview of the evolving theories and practices in the field of peacebuilding. The book addresses key developments in post-conflict reconstruction, conflict resolution, and the role of international organizations in peacebuilding efforts. Oliver P. Richmond, a leading scholar in...

This book examines the role of civil society and peace movements in Sri Lanka's identity-based armed conflict. It explores how various civil society groups engage with peacebuilding efforts, considering the complexities of identity politics in a post-conflict society. The author analyzes the challenges and contributions of these groups in fost...

This book offers a critical assessment of anti-terrorism and anti-radicalisation policies in five European countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. It examines various policy measures, including repressive, preventive, legal, and administrative actions, and the role of civil society in mitigating radicalisation. The authors...

This book examines the risks of maritime terrorism and the international legal frameworks designed to prevent such attacks. It discusses the overlaps and distinctions between piracy and maritime terrorism, considering how the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, along with other vessel identification and tracking measures, can reduce...

This comprehensive guide by Mark Sauter and James Jay Carafano offers an in-depth exploration of homeland security, focusing on understanding, preventing, and surviving terrorism. It provides practical insights into national security strategies, counterterrorism measures, and survival techniques, making it a valuable resource for professionals, stu...

This book examines community-based approaches to counter-terrorism through an analysis of the notions of community, partnership, engagement, gender, and religion. It sheds new light on the potential and drawbacks of these approaches, emphasizing the need for policymakers and practitioners to reflect on the effectiveness of the initiatives they are ...

In "The Barbarians Are Here," Dr. Michael Youssef provides clear insight into the motives and mission of Islamic extremists. He offers practical steps to begin a New Reformation that will restore the hope of Western civilization. The book emphasizes the urgency of addressing the threat posed by radical elements and calls for immediate act...

This book explores India's strategic thought and culture since its independence in 1947, focusing on its foreign policy and geopolitical strategies. It examines India's attempts to unify the subcontinent, its relationships with neighboring countries, and its interactions with major global powers like the United States and China. The analy...

This innovative book aims to frame society's fight against terrorism within a comprehensive crime prevention perspective. It presents a clear and understandable model for developing strategies to prevent terrorism, drawing parallels with general crime prevention methods. The author, Tore Bjørgo, emphasizes the importance of integrating variou...

This book conducts a comparative legal analysis of control order schemes in the UK and Australia, examining their evolution and implementation within the context of pre-emptive crime prevention post-9/11. It explores the balance between national security and individual rights, providing insights into the effectiveness and implications of such mea...

This book examines the lives of twenty-two individuals—diverse in race and gender but united by their experiences in the criminal justice system—as they transition from incarceration back into society. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals in securing employment, housing, and stable co...

This introductory booklet explores the reasons why some episodes of mass political violence and genocide are significantly more deadly than others. The author introduces the concept of "mass political violence" to explain both genocide and other mass killings in the modern world. Case studies including the Holocaust, Soviet Union, Rwanda,...

War and Peace is a monumental work by Russian author Leo Tolstoy, blending historical events with personal narratives set during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel follows aristocratic families, including the central characters Pierre Bezukhov and Natasha Rostova, and explores themes of war, peace, human nature, love, and societal shifts. Tolstoy'...