Peace and Conflict Studies: An Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415509173 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book provides an inclusive historical overview of the field and a thorough conceptual framework of peace, conflict, violence, and related terminology. It offers readers an introduction to the current issues dominating this growing academic field, as well as to the movements and structures that contribute to or hinder the creation of a more just and peaceful world. This book will be essential reading for students of peace and conflict studies, conflict resolution and peace and justice courses, and recommended for students of war and conflict studies and IR/ Security Studies.. This introductory textbook surveys the evolutions of the histories, concepts, actors, actions, and pedagogies of the growing transdisciplinary field of Peace and Conflict Studies. From using this textbook, students will: develop a thorough understanding of the economic, socio-cultural, and political dimensions of peace and justice across the spectrum from micro- (neighborhood) to macro- (global) levels; become familiar with the array of inter/trans-national and local actors in the pursuit or destruction of peace and justice; and identify, compare, and critique the assumptions, benefits, and limitations of individuals’ and societies’ approa
. About the Author Andria Wisler is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Program on Justice and Peace (PJP) at Georgetown University, Washington DC. She has a Ph.D. in Comparative and International Education and Philosophy from Columbia University
Andria Wisler is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Program on Justice and Peace (PJP) at Georgetown University, Washington DC. She has a Ph.D. in Comparative and International Education and Philosophy from Columbia University.