Peace and conflict studies
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Peace and conflict studies
Sage, c2014
3rd ed
Available at 9 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Peace and Conflict Studies Third Edition, sets the standard for an accessible introduction and comprehensive exploration of this vital subject. The authors share their vast knowledge and analysis of 21st-century world events.
Including new chapters on research methods and democracy, as well as timely topics such as: nuclear proliferation; models of conflict analysis, outcomes, and solutions; the Non-Proliferation Treaty; the rise of the BRICs countries; and much more. With an broad and authoritative scope, this introductory text chronicles a plethora of important global topics from pre-history to the present.
Key Features
- Includes updated chapters and examines current conflicts, including the latest developments in Iran and North Korea
- Explores the important aspects of positive peace, individual violence, nationalism, and terrorism
- Provides numerous visual aids, questions for further study, and suggested readings
- Furnishes a comprehensive range of material to enlighten and enrich future discussion and encourage further academic pursuit
Table of Contents
Part I. The Promise of Peace, the Problems of War
Chapter 1. The Meanings of Peace
Chapter 2. Peace and Conflict Studies, Education, and Research
Chapter 3. The Meanings of Wars
Chapter 4. Terrorism Versus Counterterrorism
Chapter 5. The Special Significance of Nuclear Weapons
Part II. The Reasons For Wars
Chapter 6. The Individual Level
Chapter 7. The Group Level
Chapter 8. The State Level
Chapter 9. The Decision-Making Level
Chapter 10. The Ideological, Social, and Economic Levels
Part III. Building "Negative Peace"
Chapter 11. Peace Movements
Chapter 12. Diplomacy, Negotiations, and Conflict Resolution
Chapter 13. Disarmament and Arms Control
Chapter 14. International Cooperation
Chapter 15. Peace Through Strength?
Chapter 16. International Law
Chapter 17. Ethical and Religious Perspectives
Part IV. Building Positive Peace
Chapter 18. Human Rights
Chapter 19. Ecological Well-Being
Chapter 20. Economic Well-Being
Chapter 21. Movements Toward Democracy
Chapter 22. National Reconciliation
Chapter 23. Nonviolence
Chapter 24. Toward A More Peaceful Future
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