Peace and conflict studies
David P. Barash (Author), Charles Webel (Author)
Setting the standard for an accessible introduction and comprehensive exploration of this vital subject, this introductory text chronicles a plethora of important global topics from pre-history to the present.
Print Book, English, 2013
Third edition View all formats and editions
SAGE, Los Angeles, Calif., 2013
xvii, 563 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm
9781452202952, 1452202958
825558661
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