Introduction

Abstract

The introduction presents the rationale and organization of the book. The book applies concepts of power, hybridity and resistance, and provides different kinds of hybridity and resistance to explore post-conflict peacebuilding in Sierra Leone – the reference case study. It states that the book makes an original contribution to the literature by providing various ways in which power can be exercised not just between locals and internationals but also among locals themselves and the nature of peace that is produced. The introduction also describes the structure of the book. The book is divided into nine chapters and a conclusion. Chapters 2–5 are conceptual chapters, which set the foundation for the case study chapters (Chapters 6–10). The conclusion offers concluding thoughts.