{"product_id":"persistent-conflict-between-the-pokot-patrick-r-devine-9798899297526","title":"Persistent Conflict Between the Pokot and the Turkana: Causes and Policy Implications","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERSISTENT CONFLICT BETWEEN THE POKOT AND THE TURKANA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Why does the deadly conflict between the Pokot and Turkana communities in Kenya's North Rift region continue to rage - despite years of state intervention and the peace efforts of the Catholic Church?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis powerful and eye-opening study uncovers the deep-rooted causes behind one of Kenya's most enduring conflicts. Drawing on both hard data and human stories, it goes beyond surface explanations to reveal a complex web of historical grievances, fierce competition over scarce resources, political neglect, and chronic insecurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a robust cross-sectional survey of 381 participants, this book rigorously tests three core hypotheses: the root causes of the conflict, the effectiveness of state-led conflict management, and the role of the Catholic Church as a peacebuilding force. The findings are compelling-while state efforts fall short, the Church's involvement yields mixed but promising results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against a backdrop of structural violence and socio-political tension, this study challenges conventional narratives and raises urgent questions for Kenya's future. It offers not just analysis, but a bold call to action: to rethink peacebuilding strategies, strengthen local agency, and create pathways to lasting coexistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for peacebuilders, policymakers, researchers, and anyone passionate about justice, conflict resolution, and the resilience of communities in crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick R Devine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798899297526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Notion Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Patrick R Devine","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46962359697663,"sku":"9798899297526","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a52d01ea-c4ce-4654-83a6-74d1ab806662.jpg?v=1750650121","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/persistent-conflict-between-the-pokot-patrick-r-devine-9798899297526","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}