Peace and Conflict Studies [Paperback]

Peace and Conflict Studies sets the standard for an accessible introduction, a comprehensive exploration, and analysis of 21st-century world events  including updated coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Middle East, the Social Justice movements within the US, and Global Climate Change. The text examines current conflicts, explores the important aspects of positive peace, individual violence, nationalism, and terrorism, provides numerous visual aids, questions for further study, and suggested readings, and furnishes a comprehensive range of material to enlighten and enrich future discussion and encourage further academic pursuit. With a broad and authoritative scope, this introductory text chronicles a plethora of important global topics from pre-history to the present.

Peace and Conflict Studies introduces learners to this critical topic via a comprehensive exploration and analysis of 21st-century world events. The text examines current conflicts, explores the important aspects of positive peace, individual violence, nationalism, and terrorism.Part I The Promise of Peace, the Problems of War
Chapter 1 The Meanings of Peace
The Meanings of Peace
Positive and Negative Peace
Measuring Peace
The Global Peace Index
Culture of Peace
A Final Note on the Meanings of Peace
Questions for Further Reflection
Suggestions for Further Reading
Notes
Chapter 2 Peace Studies, Peace Education, and Peace Research
Peace Studies, War Studies, and Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace Education
The Dimensions of Peace and Conflict Studies
PCS Today
Some Contributions of PCS
The Future of PCS
A Final Note on Peace and Conflict Studies, Education, and Research
Questions for Further Reflection
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