Peace and Conflict in a Changing World
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Peace and Conflict in a Changing World

Key Issues in Peace Studies

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eBook - ePub

Peace and Conflict in a Changing World

Key Issues in Peace Studies

About this book

Written by a team of experienced teachers and researchers in Peace Studies, this book assesses the field of peace and conflict research from its origins to the present day.  It introduces influential concepts and theories, and examines the processes and dynamics of peacebuilding. Using case studies from around the globe, the book discusses a range of key topics in Peace Studies, such as: the meanings of peace; the causes of violent political conflict; peace processes and peace agreements; international peace and security; peace activism and the role of civil society; human rights, transitional justice, and reconciliation; asylum, migration and borders; gender, war, and peace; sustainable development and peace; religion, conflict, and peace; arts, sport, and peace; and peace education. The book will be of interest to scholars and students in peace studies, international relations, security studies, war and conflict studies, conflict transformation, as well as anyone interested in the research and practice of peace.  

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Yes, you can access Peace and Conflict in a Changing World by Dong Jin Kim,David Mitchell,Gillian Wylie in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & International Relations. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Front Matter
  3. 1. How to Study Peace and Conflict
  4. 2. Understanding Peace
  5. 3. Understanding Violent Political Conflict
  6. 4. Peacebuilding and Peace Processes
  7. 5. International Peace and Security
  8. 6. Peace Activism and Civil Society Peacebuilding
  9. 7. Conflict, Development, and Peacebuilding
  10. 8. Forced Displacement and Peacebuilding
  11. 9. Gender, Violent Conflict, and Peace
  12. 10. Religion, Violent Conflict, and Peace
  13. 11. Transitional Justice: Dealing with the Past
  14. 12. Reconciliation: Building a Culture of Peace
  15. Back Matter