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Inter-Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution in Nigeria
InterEthnic and Religious Conflict Resolution in Nigeria Author:Ernest E. Uwazie Since 1982, Nigeria has experienced more than ten major ethnic or religious riots in major cities. These violent clashes have wreaked economic, political, and social havoc; caused an enormous number of deaths and injuries; and pose serious obstacles to Nigeria's sociopolitical development as well as retard efforts at nation-building. The papers ... more »collected in this book serve as a critical part of an overall objective to develop and promote mechanisms for the understanding and resolution of ethnic and religious conflicts in Nigeria. Both academic and community leaders address various aspects of these conflicts, and Uwazie offers several thoughtful options for their successful resolution. "Inter-Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution in Nigeria" will interest students of African history and current affairs, scholars of anthropology and ethnicity studies, and those involved in international relations and peace studies.« less