Somalia : Economy without State (African Issues)

Somalia : Economy without State (African Issues)

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  • 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版/ページ数 224 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780253343628
  • DDC分類 330.96773

Full Description


In the wake of the collapse of the Somali government in 1991, a "second" or "informal" economy based on trans-border trade and smuggling is thriving. While focusing primarily on pastoral and agricultural markets, Peter D. Little demonstrates that the Somalis are resilient and opportunistic and that they use their limited resources effectively. While it is true that many Somalis live in the shadow of brutal warlords and lack access to basic health care and education, Little focuses on those who have managed to carve out a productive means of making ends meet under difficult conditions and emphasizes the role of civic culture even when government no longer exists. Exploring questions such as, Does statelessness necessarily mean anarchy and disorder? Do money, international trade, and investment survive without a state? Do pastoralists care about development and social improvement? This book describes the complexity of the Somali situation in the light of international terrorism.

Contents

Preliminary Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1. Introduction to a Stateless Economy2. Land of Livestock3. The Destruction of Rural-Urban Relations4. Tough Choices5. Boom Times in a Bust State6. Life Goes On7. Conclusions: Somalia in a Wider ContextEpilogue: In the Aftermath of September 11thReferences