Njolstad Olav (135 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. At the turn of the 21st Century, the world was immediately gripped by the War on Terrorism followed by the Iraq War. In reflection, the 20th Century was a period marked by tremendous technological and economic progress - but it was also the most violent century in human history. It witnessed two horrendous world wars, as well as the conflicts during the Cold War.Why do wars persistently erupt among nations, particularly the Great Powers? What are the primary factors that drive nations to violence - power, prestige, ideology or territory? Or is it motivated by pure fear and mistrust? Peering nervously at the 21st Century, we wonder whether American supremacy and globalization will help ensure peace and stability. Or will shifts in power with the emergence of new economic super-nations lead to further tensions and conflicts in this century?Together with 29 Peace Nobel laureates, an outstanding group of scholars gathered in Oslo, Norway, on December 6, 2001, for the three-day Nobel Centennial Symposium to discuss "The Conflicts of the 20th Century and the Solutions for the 21st Century". Read this book for the scholars' candid insights and analyses, as well as their thought-provoking views on the factors that led to conflicts in the 20th Century and whether the 21st Century will be a more peaceful one. This is a rare - and possibly the best and only - book compilation of the highly intellectual analyses by world experts and Nobel Peace laureates on the perennial issues of War and Peace.…

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Softcover. Condition: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. In den 50er Jahren sollen norwegische Wissenschaftler und geheime Atomtests dem Staat Israel zu eigenen Atomwaffen verhelfen. Doch etwas geht schief, und die gesamte Besatzung eines norwegischen Fischkutters stirbt an einem ratselhaften Krebsleiden. Jahrzehnte spater begibt sich Ulla Abildso, Tochter des Kapitans, auf die Suche nach dem Grund der mysteriosen Todesfalle. Und gerat in Konflikt mit dem israelischen Geheimdienst. ,Ein Debut, das hohe Erwartungen weckt und das man auf keinen Fall verpassen sollte." Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad ,Ein hochaktueller und brillant geschriebener Roman, aus dessen Detailreichtum ein grosses Insiderwissen spricht." Finnmark Dagblad ,Ein Vollblut-Thriller von hochster Qualitat, der einige Uberraschungen fur den Leser bereit halt. Njolstad hat sich mit diesem Buch direkt in die Elite der Thrillerautoren geschrieben.".…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This beautifully produced and edited volume presents a fascinating collection of essays structured around the objectives engendered by the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize this ensemble of contributions provides an excellent insight into the evolution of thinking about war and peace. As a reflection upon these crucial issues, it is readable, informative and highly recommended.Journal of Peace ResearchAt the turn of the 21st Century, the world was immediately gripped by the War on Terrorism followed by the Iraq War. In reflection, the 20th Century was a period marked by tremendous technological and economic progress but it was also the most violent century in human history. It witnessed two horrendous world wars, as well as the conflicts during the Cold War.Why do wars persistently erupt among nations, particularly the Great Powers? What are the primary factors that drive nations to violence power, prestige, ideology or territory? Or is it motivated by pure fear and mistrust? Peering nervously at the 21st Century, we wonder whether American supremacy and globalization will help ensure peace and stability. Or will shifts in power with the emergence of new economic super-nations lead to further tensions and conflicts in this century?Together with 29 Peace Nobel laureates, an outstanding group of scholars gathered in Oslo, Norway, on December 6, 2001, for the three-day Nobel Centennial Symposium to discuss The Conflicts of the 20th Century and the Solutions for the 21st Century. Read this book for the scholars candid insights and analyses, as well as their thought-provoking views on the factors that led to conflicts in the 20th Century and whether the 21st Century will be a more peaceful one. This is a rare and possibly the best and only book compilation of the highly intellectual analyses by world experts and Nobel Peace laureates on the perennial issues of War Peace. Together with 29 former Peace Prize laureates, a group of international scholars gathered in Oslo in December 2001, for a three-day Nobel Centennial Symposium on "The Conflicts of the 20th Century and the Solutions for the 21st Century". This volume contains the proceedings of the conference. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: As New. Text clean and tight; Routledge Global Security Studies; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 300 pages.

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weicher Einband. Condition: Ausreichend. Norwegian language paperback, 18,5 x 11,5cm, 447 pages, cover with creases and wear, orderly condition. 260 gr.

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