The Geopolitics of Resource Wars: Resource Dependence, Governance and Violence

by Philippe Le Billon

Book Overview

This new book provides fresh and in-depth perspectives on so-called 'resource wars'.

Highlighting the multiple forms of violence accompanying the history of resources exploitation, business practices supporting predatory regimes, insurgent groups and terrorists, this is an authoritative guide to the struggle for control of the world's resources.

It includes key conceptual chapters and covers a wide range of case studies including:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415463785
• ISBN13: 9780415463782
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.4"