Frontiers of Peace Economics and Peace Science (Volume 16)

Over the last three decades, a considerable amount of work has been conducted in the field of peace studies, conflict management, peace science in economics, sociology, anthropology and management. This volume presents up-to-date, cutting-edge research by respected scholars with an emphasis on theoretical and mathematical construct5s in the area of peace economics & peace science. Wide-ranging global contributions investigate: nuclear India and Pakistan and a quest for peaceful dialogue; new challenges and 'old business with Russia'; peace & conflict in the Middle East; military spending and economic growth in China; and UK conflicts in Afghanistan & Iraq. Conflict management is examined in a number of contexts including internal and external, ethnic, environmental, democracy, resources and globalization.