Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict

by Samir Khalaf

Book Overview

In this long-awaited work, Samir Khalaf analyzes the history of civil strife and political violence in Lebanon and reveals the inherent contradictions that have plagued that country and made it so vulnerable to both inter-Arab and superpower rivalries. How did a

fairly peaceful and resourceful society, with an impressive history of viable

pluralism, coexistence, and republicanism, become the site of so much

barbarism and incivility?...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231124775
• ISBN13: 9780231124775
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher