The Price of Neglect Bishnu Raj Upreti
Bhrikuti Academic Publications, 2004
Rs 1,295

Bishnu Raj Upreti has provided an intelligent insight into the causes of social and resource conflicts and the Maoist insurgency in Nepal. The book is broken down into a general understanding of conflict analysis, an analysis of relationships between resource governance, scarcity and conflict and finally, an examination of the Maoist insurgency and efforts for the peace process. It ends on a positive note, with a proposed road map for the peace process and conflict transformation. A must-read for those concerned about our country's current crisis.

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