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Peace and conflict studies : a reader

Title By: Webel, Charles [Edited by] | Johansen, Jogen [Edited by]
Material type: BookPublisher: London : Routledge, c2012.Description: xii, 443 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9780415591294Program: MIR991Subject(s): Peace -- Research | Peace-building -- Research | Peace | Peace-buildingDDC classification: 303.66 PE AC Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Peace and Conflict Studies: A Reader is a comprehensive and intensive introduction to the key works in this growing field. They are presenting a range of theories, methodologies, and approaches to understanding peace and transforming conflict. This edited volume contains both classic and cutting-edge contemporary analyses. The text divided into six general sections: PART I: Peace Studies, Peace Education, and Peace PART II: Peace Theories and Peace Movements PART III: The Meanings and Nature of Conflict PART IV: Conflict Analysis, Transformation, and Prevention PART V: Nonviolent Action and Political Change. PART VI: Building Institutions and Cultures of Peace. With an extensive introduction, as well as recommendations for further reading and questions for the classroom, Peace and Conflict Studies: A Reader will be essential reading for students, teachers, and practitioners of peace and conflict studies, and conflict resolution. It is also highly recommended for students of peace operations, peacebuilding, sociology, international security, and IR in general.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai
Main Collection 		303.66 PE AC (Browse shelf) Available T0062869
3 DAY LOAN University of Wollongong in Dubai
Main Collection 		303.66 PE AC (Browse shelf) Available Sept.2019 T0062870
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Peace studies, peace education, peace research, and peace --
Peace theories and peace movements --
The meanings and nature of conflict --
Conflict analysis, transformation, and prevention --
Nonviolent action and political change --
Building institutions and culture of peace.

Peace and Conflict Studies: A Reader is a comprehensive and intensive introduction to the key works in this growing field. They are presenting a range of theories, methodologies, and approaches to understanding peace and transforming conflict. This edited volume contains both classic and cutting-edge contemporary analyses. The text divided into six general sections: PART I: Peace Studies, Peace Education, and Peace PART II: Peace Theories and Peace Movements PART III: The Meanings and Nature of Conflict PART IV: Conflict Analysis, Transformation, and Prevention PART V: Nonviolent Action and Political Change. PART VI: Building Institutions and Cultures of Peace. With an extensive introduction, as well as recommendations for further reading and questions for the classroom, Peace and Conflict Studies: A Reader will be essential reading for students, teachers, and practitioners of peace and conflict studies, and conflict resolution. It is also highly recommended for students of peace operations, peacebuilding, sociology, international security, and IR in general.

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