Peace and conflict studies / David P. Barash, Charles P. Webel.

Author/creator Barash, David P.
Other author Webel, Charles.
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks : Sage Publications, ©2002.
Descriptionxiii, 571 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents The promise of peace, the problem of war. The meanings of peace. Peace movements. The meanings of wars. The special significance of nuclear weapons -- The reasons for wars. The individual level. The group level. The state level. The decision-making level. The ideological, social, and economic levels -- Building negative peace. Diplomacy, negotiations, and conflict resolution. Peace through strength? Disarmament and arms control. International organizations. International law. World government. Ethical and religious perspectives -- Building Positive Peace. Human rights. Ecological well-being. Nonviolence. Personal transformation and the future.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2001007985
ISBN0761925074 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JZ5538 .B37 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold