This book discusses the social roots of injustice, obedience, and revolution in society. Barrington Moore, Jr. explores how social structures, political power, and economic inequality shape both obedient and rebellious behavior. Through historical and comparative analysis, Moore explains the conditions that make societies submit to oppressive authorities, as well as the factors that can trigger…
This volume explores the nature, causes, and dynamics of community conflicts in Nigeria, providing analytical and practical insights into their management, resolution, and transformation. Edited by Onigu Otite and Isaac Olawale Albert, the book draws on sociological, historical, and policy-oriented perspectives to examine ethnic tensions, communal violence, resource struggles, and political con…
This book wrestles with fundamental questions of practical disarmament and peace building in Sierra Leone. Although they were written prior to the May-June 2000 upsurge of violence in Freetown that led to the arrest of Foday Sankoh, these incidents underline the relevance of the authors analyses. The various research papers published in this volume have been written by civic leaders from Sierra…