Civil Wars: a Very Short Introduction

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Civil Wars: a Very Short Introduction is written by Monica Duffy Toft and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0197575862 (ISBN 10) and 9780197575864 (ISBN 13).

Civil wars are the most common form of large-scale political violence. They are usually nasty, brutish, and long. Their causes are complex; ranging from fights over access to housing, jobs, and arable land or other resources, to political contests over offices, rights, and representation. Monica Duffy Toft explains how the study of civil wars has evolved, from in-depth, one-off case studies, to sophisticated statistical analysis and formal modeling. Although much of the actual fighting in civil wars remains the same, other factors have changed; including the actions of the international community.