Peace and conflict studies
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Peace and conflict studies
Sage Publications, c2009
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Previous ed.: 2002
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Description
This core textbook comprehensively introduces students to the relatively young interdisciplinary field of peace and conflict studies. Five years after the text's original publication, it is time for an update that reflects changes on the world scene, as well as the need to add new material and expand on other topics. The second edition of "Peace and Conflict Studies" responds to current challenges while still retaining the thoroughness that has made the original edition so successful. This field is unabashedly value-oriented, and although the authors are up front about their own values and opinions, they attempt to present all sides of complex debates to assist students in forming personal and social opinions, insisting only that those opinions be informed by serious intellectual effort. With the inclusion of new pedagogical features, as well references to current world events affecting students' lives, the text continues to encourage independent and critical thinking among student readers.
This book includes a cohesive four-part organization that moves the reader from an overview of peace and war, to the reasons for war, 'negative' peace (peace that is more-or-less imposed), and concluding with 'positive' peace (peace built around basic human rights, economic well-being, and nonviolence). It emphasizes important themes and readability rather than immersion in the technical literature, making the book accessible to undergraduates. It includes historical background to deepen readers' appreciation of current issues (such as 'ethnic cleansin', nationalism, environmental concerns, etc.). This book contains: new chapters on: terrorism; civilization and culture clashes, commonalities and challenges; and national reconciliation; recent material on global warming and climate change, globalization, nuclear terrorism, and conflict management theories and techniques; 'questions for Further Study' at the end of each chapter; and, suggested additional readings will also be included for those students who wish to read more about a particular topic.
Table of Contents
Preface Part I: The Promise of Peace, the Problems of War 1. The Meanings of Peace 2. The Meanings of Wars 3. Terrorism Versus Counterterrorism: A War Without End? 4. The Special Significance of Nuclear Weapons Part II: The Reasons for Wars 5. The Individual Level 6. The Group Level 7. The State Level 8. The Decision-Making Level 9. The Ideological, Social, and Economic Levels Part III: Building "Negative Peace" 10. Peace Movements 11. Diplomacy, Negotiations, and Conflict Resolution 12. Disarmament and Arms Control 13. International Cooperation 14. Peace Through Strength? 15. International Law 16. Ethical and Religious Perspectives Part IV: Building "Positive Peace" 17. Human Rights 18. Ecological Well-Being 19. Economic Well-Being 20. National Reconciliation 21. Nonviolence 22. Toward a More Peaceful Future Author Index Subject Index About the Authors
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