Pax Pacifica : terrorism, the Pacific hemisphere, globalisation and peace studies

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Pax Pacifica : terrorism, the Pacific hemisphere, globalisation and peace studies

Johan Galtung ; forewords by Daisaku Ikeda and Ikuro Anzai

（Constructive peace studies）

Pluto Press , Paradigm Publishers, 2005

  • : pbk
  • : pbk. (Pluto Press)
  • : hardback (Pluto Press)
  • : hardback (Paradigm Publishers)

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Volume

: pbk. (Pluto Press) ISBN 9780745320021

Description

Johan Galtung is the world's foremost thinker in peace studies. This remarkable collection of essays represents his response to the events of September 11 2001. It is a philosophical collection on terror, war and peace which engages with the key issues and obstacles we face in attempting to create peace around the world. Focusing in particular on the Pacific region, he presents a grounded assessment of the history of the regional power dynamics, and present prospects for peace. Topics covered include the hegemony of the USA; the European perspective; the US relationship with Japan and Asia; decolonization; and peace movements in the age of globalization.

Table of Contents

  • PREFACE SEPTEMBER 11 2001 1. What Happened Before September 11? US State Terrorism! 2. Terrorism and Retaliation 3. Religious Fundamentalism POWER IN THE PACIFIC 4. The USA, World Hegemony and Cold War II 5. Japan, Asia, USA: The Politics of Non-Reconciliation 6. The European Union: Perspectives, Prospectives PEACE IN THE PACIFIC 7. Towards a Pax Pacifica 8. Decolonisation in the Pacific 9. Pearl Harbour Day 2001: Theories of War
  • Theories of Peace PEACE STUDIES 10. What is Peace Studies? 11. On the Epistemology and Methodology of Peace Studies 12. Peace Studies and Universities in the Age of Globalisation THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 13. The Three Global Classes, Three Ways of War
  • Three Ways of Peace 14. Globalisation from Above and Globalisation From Below 15. Peace Movements in the Age of Globalisation: Tasks for Japanese NGOs and Youth DOES RELIGION HAVE AN ANSWER? 16. On the Fruits Thou Shalt Know the Tree 17. There is Gentle Wisdom in Them All 18. That Little Brown Man in the Loincloth EPILOGUE
Volume

: hardback (Pluto Press) ISBN 9780745320038

Description

Johan Galtung is the world's foremost thinker in peace studies. This remarkable collection of essays represents his response to the events of September 11 2001. It is a philosophical collection on terror, war and peace which engages with the key issues and obstacles we face in attempting to create peace around the world. Focusing in particular on the Pacific region, he presents a grounded assessment of the history of the regional power dynamics, and present prospects for peace. Topics covered include the hegemony of the USA; the European perspective; the US relationship with Japan and Asia; decolonization; and peace movements in the age of globalization.

Table of Contents

  • PREFACE SEPTEMBER 11 2001 1. What Happened Before September 11? US State Terrorism! 2. Terrorism and Retaliation 3. Religious Fundamentalism POWER IN THE PACIFIC 4. The USA, World Hegemony and Cold War II 5. Japan, Asia, USA: The Politics of Non-Reconciliation 6. The European Union: Perspectives, Prospectives PEACE IN THE PACIFIC 7. Towards a Pax Pacifica 8. Decolonisation in the Pacific 9. Pearl Harbour Day 2001: Theories of War
  • Theories of Peace PEACE STUDIES 10. What is Peace Studies? 11. On the Epistemology and Methodology of Peace Studies 12. Peace Studies and Universities in the Age of Globalisation THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 13. The Three Global Classes, Three Ways of War
  • Three Ways of Peace 14. Globalisation from Above and Globalisation From Below 15. Peace Movements in the Age of Globalisation: Tasks for Japanese NGOs and Youth DOES RELIGION HAVE AN ANSWER? 16. On the Fruits Thou Shalt Know the Tree 17. There is Gentle Wisdom in Them All 18. That Little Brown Man in the Loincloth EPILOGUE
Volume

: hardback (Paradigm Publishers) ISBN 9781594511103

Description

Johan Galtung is the world's foremost thinker in peace studies. This remarkable book is his response to the events of 9/11. It is a philosophical collection of essays on terror, war, and peace which engages with the key issues and obstacles we face in attempting to create peace around the world. Focusing in particular on the Pacific region, he presents a grounded assessment of the history of the regional power dynamics and present prospects for peace.

Table of Contents

1. Towards a Pax Pacifica 2. Decolonisation in the Pacific 3. Pearl Harbor Day: Theories of War and Peace 4. The USA, World Hegemony and Cold War II 5. Japan/Asia/USA: The Politics of Non-Reconciliation 6. The European Union: Peace Factor, War Factor, Both or Neither 7. Towards a Pax Pacifica: An East Asian Community, Epilogue: Pax Pacifica in Yokohama Harbor
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9781594511110

Description

Johan Galtung is the world's foremost thinker in peace studies. This remarkable book is his response to the events of 9/11. It is a philosophical collection of essays on terror, war, and peace which engages with the key issues and obstacles we face in attempting to create peace around the world. Focusing in particular on the Pacific region, he presents a grounded assessment of the history of the regional power dynamics and present prospects for peace.

Table of Contents

1. Towards a Pax Pacifica 2. Decolonisation in the Pacific 3. Pearl Harbor Day: Theories of War and Peace 4. The USA, World Hegemony and Cold War II 5. Japan/Asia/USA: The Politics of Non-Reconciliation 6. The European Union: Peace Factor, War Factor, Both or Neither 7. Towards a Pax Pacifica: An East Asian Community, Epilogue: Pax Pacifica in Yokohama Harbor

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