An Ethnographic Approach to Peacebuilding: Understanding Local Experiences in Transitional States
Author:   Gearoid Millar (University of Aberdeen, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138953062


Pages:   198
Publication Date:   23 July 2015
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Author:   Gearoid Millar (University of Aberdeen, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781138953062


ISBN 10:   1138953067
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   23 July 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Introduction to the Ethnographic Approach 1. Peacebuilding, Empowerment, and Evaluation 2. Historical, Political, and Social Context Part 2: The Four Pillars of the Ethnographic Approach 3. Peacebuilding as Experiential 4. Ethnographic Preparation 5. Local Engagement 6. Appraisal of One’s Own Implicit Assumptions Part 3: The Details and Challenges of Incorporating the Ethnographic Approach 7. Challenges to the Ethnographic Approach 8. The Distinctive Strengths of the Ethnographic Approach 9. Conclusion

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Millar's well thought through and structured study fulfils the important task of translating many previous theoretical insights and critiques into potential practices. Oliver P. Richmond, University of Manchester Millar's constructive criticism of quantitative approaches to peacebuilding design and assessment, complemented by his offer of practical tools, allows critical peacebuilding studies to transform into operative knowledge. This is what makes An ethnographic approach to peacebuilding mandatory reading for anyone - scholar or practitioner - involved or interested, at any rate, in peacebuilding fieldwork. - Stefano Ruzza, University of Turin, ERIS - European Review of International Studies


Millar's well thought through and structured study fulfils the important task of translating many previous theoretical insights and critiques into potential practices. Oliver P. Richmond, University of Manchester


Millar's well thought through and structured study fulfils the important task of translating many previous theoretical insights and critiques into potential practices. Oliver P. Richmond, University of Manchester Millar's constructive criticism of quantitative approaches to peacebuilding design and assessment, complemented by his offer of practical tools, allows critical peacebuilding studies to transform into operative knowledge. This is what makes ã »An ethnographic approach to peacebuildingã » mandatory reading for anyone - scholar or practitioner - involved or interested, at any rate, in peacebuilding fieldwork. - Stefano Ruzza, University of Turin, ERIS - European Review of International Studies


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Gearoid Millar is Lecturer in Sociology at the Institute for Conflict, Transition, and Peace Research (ICTPR) at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

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