Peace and conflict studies

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Author:

Barash, David P.

ISBN:

9781452202952

Personal Author:

Barash, David P.

Edition:

Third edition.

Physical Description:

xvii, 563 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Contents:

The meanings of peace -- Peace and concflict studies, education and research -- The meanings of war -- Terrorism versus counterterrorism -- The special significance of nuclear weapons -- The individual level -- The group level -- The state level -- The decision-making level -- The ideological, social and economic levels -- Peace movements -- Diplomacy, negotiations, and conflict resolution -- Disarmament and arms control -- International cooperation -- Peace through strength? -- International law -- Ethical and religious perspectives -- Human rights -- Ecological well-being -- Economic well-being -- Movements toward democracy -- National reconciliation -- Nonviolence -- Toward a more peaceful future

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Summary

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