Civil Action and the Dynamics of Violence

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Civil Action and the Dynamics of Violence is written by Deborah Avant and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0190056916 (ISBN 10) and 9780190056919 (ISBN 13).

Many view civil wars as violent contests between armed combatants. But history shows that community groups, businesses, NGOs, local governments, and even armed groups can respond to war by engaging in civil action. Characterized by a reluctance to resort to violence and a willingness to show enough respect to engage with others, civil action can slow, delay, or prevent violent escalations. This volume explores how people in conflict environments engage in civil action, and the ways such action has affected violence dynamics in Syria, Peru, Kenya, Northern Ireland, Mexico, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Spain, and Colombia. These cases highlight the critical and often neglected role that civil action plays in conflicts around the world.