%A I.W. Zartman %T Collapsed States: The Disintegration and Restoration of Legitimate Authority %X This work uses 11 African case studies in its exploration of the phenomenon of collapsed states. The writers consider the causes of collapse; symptoms and early warning signs; and how the situation was met. They also assess the strengths and weaknesses of various responses, such as UN action. %C Boulder, CO, USA %D 1995 %I Lynne Rienner Publishers %L iiasa4380