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The Root Causes of Sudan's Civil Wars

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Indiana University Press, 2003 - History - 234 pages

Sudan’s post-independence history has been dominated by long, recurring, and bloody civil wars. Most commentators have attributed the country’s political and civil strife either to an age-old racial and ethnic divide between Arabs and Africans or to colonially constructed inequalities. In The Root Causes of Sudan’s Civil Wars, Douglas H. Johnson examines historical, political, economic, and social factors to come to a more subtle understanding of the trajectory of Sudan’s civil wars. Johnson focuses on the essential differences between the modern Sudan’s first civil war in the 1960s, the current war, and the minor conflicts generated by and contained within the larger wars. Regional and international factors, such as humanitarian aid, oil revenue, and terrorist organizations, are cited and examined as underlying issues that have exacerbated the violence. Readers will find an immensely readable yet nuanced and well-informed handling of the history and politics of Sudan’s civil wars.

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User Review  - Guri - Goodreads

Throrough, but quite a dense book. Took ages to read! Some sections have also not really been updated since the early 2000s. Still a very informative book. Read full review

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User Review  - Deb - Goodreads

a surprisingly gripping read...tragic though to be in this country (sudan i mean) and realise how extraordinary the people are and to read about the terrible suffering they have undergone and to see it all starting up again as the elections loom...so unjust Read full review

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About the author (2003)

Douglas H. Johnson teaches history at St. Antony's College, Oxford University. He has worked with various relief agencies and relief efforts in the Sudan.

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TitleThe Root Causes of Sudan's Civil Wars
African Issues
AuthorDouglas Hamilton Johnson
Editionreprint
PublisherIndiana University Press, 2003
ISBN0253215846, 9780253215840
Length234 pages
Subjects ›  › 

History / Africa / East
History / Africa / General
History / Africa / North
History / Military / General
History / Military / Other
  
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