Download or read book Encyclopedia of International Peacekeeping Operations written by Oliver Ramsbotham and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of International Peacekeeping Operations analyzes the broad national, regional, cultural, and international contexts of peacekeeping. Special focus is placed on such contemporary issues as human rights, peacebuilding from below, conflict resolution theory, civilian peacekeeping, gender considerations, and women in peacekeeping. The coverage is enhanced by a chronology, charts, maps, a list of acronyms, an annotated bibliography, and references to key websites.