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Prosperity and Violence

Paperback • 2009 • English

Prosperity and Violence

By Robert Bates

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As power and politics play a role in every society, rich or poor, Bates argues it is the reorganization of coercion--not its extinction--that underpins the security needed for investment. Although history makes clear that political structures can be used for destructive ends, it also demonstrates their importance in ensuring the peace needed for prosperity. In this revised edition, Bates strengthens his critique of development studies and development agencies, basing it on his analysis of the na...Show more

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9780393933833

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

Prosperity and Violence

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Paperback

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