Encyclopedia of International Peace Keeping Operations

This ref. work ranges from the first UN observer missions in the Balkans in 1947 to Bosnia, covering not only the blue helmets,Ó but also peacekeeping (PK) under other auspices. Includes: major controversies about PK; military doctrines behind PK; full historical summaries of all major missions; causes of & parties to the conflicts; bio. of important military, civilian, & political figures; & the UN offices responsible for PK operations, training centers, & programs. Analyzes the broader national, regional, cultural, & international contexts of PK. Special focus on: human rights, peacebuilding from below, conflict resolution theory, civilian PK, cultural considerations, & women in PK. Includes a chronology, charts, maps, an annotated bibliography, & list of key web sites.Ramsbotham, Oliver is the author of 'Encyclopedia of International Peace Keeping Operations', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756770815 and ISBN 0756770815.