Rebelocracy: Social Order in the Colombian Civil War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107571594)

Conventional wisdom portrays war zones as chaotic and anarchic. In reality, however, they are often orderly. This work introduces a new phenomenon in the study of civil war: wartime social order. It investigates theoretically and empirically the emergence and functioning of social order in conflict zones. By theorizing the interaction between combatants and civilians and how they impact wartime institutions, the study delves into rebel behavior, civilian agency and their impact on the conduct of war. Based on years of fieldwork in Colombia, the theory is tested with qualitative and quantitative evidence on communities, armed groups, and individuals in conflict zones. The study shows how armed groups strive to rule civilians, and how the latter influence the terms of that rule. The theory and empirical results illuminate our understanding of civil war, institutions, local governance, non-violent resistance, and the emergence of political order.

Author: Ana Arjona
ISBN-10: 1107571596
ISBN-13: 9781107571594
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2017
Pages: 430
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d