POLITICS 356

Comparative Perspectives on Ethno-political Violence


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for POLITICS 356.

Description

A study of theories of group violence and an examination of a number of historic and current cases of “deadly ethnic riots”, communal and separatist conflict and genocide. The course will assess how and why states experience sudden destructive conflict, and why some find their way out of this turmoil while others become trapped in a cycle of violence and poverty.

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Availability 2017

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Chris Wilson

Points

POLITICS 356: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations