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Climate Change and Armed Conflict (Routledge Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution),Used
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This book examines the evolution of the relationship between climate change and conflict, and attempts to visualize future trends.Owing to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, current trends in climate change will not appreciably alter over the next half century even if drastic action is taken now. Changes in climate will produce unique types and modes of conflict, redefine the value of important resources, and create new challenges to maintaining social order and stability. This book examines the consequences of climate change and argues that it has and will produce two types of different types of conflict: 'cold wars' and 'hot wars'. Cold wars will occur in northern and southern latitudes as warming draws countries into possible conflict due to expanding interests in exploiting new resources and territories (interstate conflict). Hot wars will break out around the equator as warming expands and intensifies dry areas, increasing competition for scarce resources (intrastate conflict). Conflict is not inevitable, but it will also be a consequence of how states, international institutions and people react to changes in climate. Climate change and conflict have always shaped human experiences. This book lays out the parameters of the relationship, shows its history, and forecasts its trends, offering future conditions and opportunities for changing the historical path we are on.This book will be of great interest for students of climate change and environmental security, peace and conflict studies, and IR/security studies in general.James R. Lee is a Professor in the School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC and Associate Director of American University's Center for Teaching Excellence. He is author of several books on international relations, including, most recently, Exploring the Gaps: Vital Links Between Trade, Environment and Culture (2000).
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Climate Change and Armed Conflict'? A: The book examines the relationship between climate change and conflict, exploring how climate change can lead to different types of conflict, including 'cold wars' and 'hot wars'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is James R. Lee, a Professor in the School of International Service at American University.
- Q: When was 'Climate Change and Armed Conflict' published? A: The book was published on August 20, 2009.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: It covers the evolution of climate change's impact on conflict, the historical relationship between the two, and forecasts future trends related to resource competition and social stability.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 196 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of the book.
- Q: What are the types of conflicts discussed in the book? A: The book discusses two types of conflicts: 'cold wars' due to resource competition in northern and southern latitudes, and 'hot wars' arising from resource scarcity in equatorial regions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is of great interest to students of climate change, environmental security, peace and conflict studies, and international relations.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Climate Change and Armed Conflict'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the implications of climate change as discussed in the book? A: The book argues that climate change will redefine resource values, create new conflicts, and challenge social order, but conflict is not inevitable and depends on the responses of states and institutions.