Paramilitarism: mass violence in the shadow of the state

From the deserts of Sudan to the jungles of Colombia, from the streets of Belfast to the mountains of Kurdistan, paramilitaries have appeared in violent conflicts. Üngör presents a comparative and global overview of paramilitarism, showing how states use it to successfully outsource mass political v...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Üngör, Uğur Ümit 1980- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2020
Edition:First edition
Subjects:
Online Access:BSB01
FUBA1
UBG01
Volltext
Summary:From the deserts of Sudan to the jungles of Colombia, from the streets of Belfast to the mountains of Kurdistan, paramilitaries have appeared in violent conflicts. Üngör presents a comparative and global overview of paramilitarism, showing how states use it to successfully outsource mass political violence against civilians
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 208 Seiten)
ISBN:9780191863950
9780192558992
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198825241.001.0001