Ethics for peacebuilders : a practical guide

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    • Neufeldt, Reina C.

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Ethics for peacebuilders : a practical guide

Reina C. Neufeldt

(Peace and security in the 21st century series / series editor, Charles Hauss)

Rowman & Littlefield, c2016

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-163) and index

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Description

This book provides guidance for structuring ethical reflection as well as analytical tools to get to the heart of issues quickly. It is designed to help practitioners engage ethically in applied peacebuilding and conflict transformation and to help students aspiring to be peacebuilders think about ethics. It discusses ethics and morality, significant barriers to ethical deliberations in applied work, moral theories, creative problem-solving for situations when moral values conflict, and the need for healthy ethical organizations. Throughout, concrete examples, scenarios, and discussion questions help draw out key issues to improve peacebuilding practices. Detailed case studies include peacebuilding initiatives in East Timor, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and more. Written by an experienced practitioner, the book will help identify and analyze ethical problems and resolve moral value conflicts to create healthy practices. It will provide valuable guidance for thinking ethically about peacebuilding work and handling the specific dilemmas related to it.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Textboxes Preface Chapter 1: Doing Good? Chapter 2: "Doable" Ethics in the Field Chapter 3: Values, Values Everywhere Chapter 4: Thinking Carefully: How Moral Theories Can Help Chapter 5: Creative Problem-Solving When Values Conflict Chapter 6: Nurturing Ethical Environments Chapter 7: Doing Good Well: Talking about the Real Issues Bibliography

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