Download or read book Pioneers in Peace Psychology written by Richard V. Wagner and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2005. This is a Special Issue of Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, Volume 11, Number 4, 2005 focusing on Doris K. Miller. It includes works on her being an active psychologist, as being a pioneer of peace psychology and social responsibility as well as a personal account of her being a colleague and a friend.
Download or read book Morton Deutsch A Pioneer in Developing Peace Psychology written by Peter T. Coleman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-21 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commemorating Morton Deutsch’s 95th birthday, this book presents ten major texts by this highly respected social psychologist on war and peace. This first volume presents Deutsch in his role as a leading social science activist on issues of war and peace – writing papers, making speeches and participating in demonstrations. After serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and being awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross medals, as a psychologist he was determined to work for a more peaceful world. Influenced by Kurt Lewin, who believed that nothing was as practical as a good theory, Deutsch pursued theoretical work on such issues as cooperation-competition, conflict resolution and social justice with regard to issues of war and peace. As President of the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues and the International Society of Political Psychology, he helped to foster social science efforts to make for a more peaceful world.
Download or read book Pioneers of Peace Psychology written by Richard V. Wagner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique journal is guided by the vision of a world in which peaceful means of resolving conflict prevail over violent ones, and in which equity and social justice are hallmarks of all relations. This special edition celebrates the early pioneer Ralph K. White.
Download or read book Morton Deutsch Major Texts on Peace Psychology written by Peter T. Coleman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-21 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commemorating Morton Deutsch’s 95th birthday, this book presents ten major texts by this highly respected social psychologist on war and peace. This second volume presents Deutsch in his role as a leading social science activist on issues of war and peace – writing papers, making speeches and participating in demonstrations. After serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and being awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross medals, as a psychologist he was determined to work for a more peaceful world. Influenced by Kurt Lewin, who believed that nothing was as practical as a good theory, Deutsch pursued theoretical work on such issues as cooperation-competition, conflict resolution and social justice with regard to issues of war and peace. As President of the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues and the International Society of Political Psychology, he helped to foster social science efforts to make for a more peaceful world.
Download or read book Pioneers in Peace Psychology Pac V12 4 written by Roe/Wessells/MC and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special issue of Peace and Conflicthonors the critical role that Morton Deutsch, one of the world’s most respected scholars of confl ict resolution, has played in the development of the field. The guest editors present a biography of Deutsch, consisting of updated selections from an interview, as well as excerpts from his reflections on the history of experimental social psychology. Succeeding articles are authored by students of Deutsch and offer exploratory studies on the psychology of justice; a memoir describing Deutsch’s influence on the study of third-party conflict mediation; and a meta-framework for addressing protracted, intractable conflicts. Pioneers in Peace Psychologycaptures the essential character and significance of Deutsch’s mentoring.
Download or read book Herbert C Kelman A Pioneer in the Social Psychology of Conflict Analysis and Resolution written by Herbert C. Kelman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume presents selected papers capturing Herbert Kelman’s unique and seminal contributions to the social psychology of conflict analysis and resolution, with a special emphasis on the utility of concepts for understanding and constructively addressing violent and intractable conflicts. Central concepts covered include perceptual processes, basic human needs, group and normative processes, social identity, and intergroup trust, which form the basis for developing interactive methods of conflict resolution.
Download or read book Pioneer in Peace Psychology written by Richard V. Wagner and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue is the first in a projected series of issues devoted to the contributions of pioneers in the field of peace psychology, starting with Peace and Conflict Founding Editor, Milton Schwebel. This inaugural issue presents not only portions of the interview with Schwebel, but a brief resumé and representative publications for each decade, 1940-2000. It continues with statements from three of his colleagues providing accounts of his importance to them. Then, a paper dealing with the moral development of child soldiers in conflict throughout the world is discussed. Finally, Schwebel's recent book is the subject of a Review Essay.
Download or read book Johan Galtung written by Johan Galtung and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first ever anthology of key articles by Johan Galtung, widely regarded as the founder of the academic discipline of peace studies. It covers such concepts as direct, structural and cultural violence; theories of conflict, development, civilization and peace; peaceful conflict transformation; peace education; mediation; reconciliation; a life-sustaining economy; macro-history; deep culture and deep structure; and social science methodology. Galtung has contributed original research, concepts and theories to more than 20 social science disciplines, including sociology, international relations and future studies, and has also applied his new insights in practice. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners, and can serve as a supplemental textbook for graduate and upper undergraduate courses in peace studies and related fields.
Download or read book Peace Conflict and Violence written by Daniel J. Christie and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in peace studies, peace education, international studies, psychology, political science, anthropology, and sociology. It is also appropriate for any course that addresses conflict (including conflict resolution), violence, and peace. Peace, Conflict, and Violence brings together the key concepts, themes, theories, and practices that are defining peace psychology as we begin the 21st century. This comprehensive book is rooted in psychology, but includes a wide range of interpersonal, community, national and international contexts, multiple levels of analysis from micro to macro, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. It reflects the breadth of the field and captures the main intellectual currents in peace psychology.
Download or read book The Peace Psychology Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Peace Psychology in Australia written by Diane Bretherton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-16 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a case study of the development of peace psychology in Australia. While there is, in comparison to other countries, relatively little overt violence, Australia the nation was founded on the dispossession of Indigenous people, and their oppression continues today. Peace Psychology in Australia covers the most significant issues of peace and conflict in the country. It begins with a review of conflict resolution practices among Australia’s ancient Indigenous cultures and succinctly captures topics of peace and conflict which the country has faced in the past 222 years since British settlement. The fast population growth, thriving multiculturalism, leadership in international affairs and environmental isolation make Australia a microcosm for the study of human conflicts and peace movements.
Download or read book Peace Psychology written by Herbert H. Blumberg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to peace psychology covering interdisciplinary practice, primary psychological topics, core peace studies topics and terrorism.
Download or read book Louis Kriesberg Pioneer in Peace and Constructive Conflict Resolution Studies written by Louis Kriesberg and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the occasion of his 90th birthday Louis Kriesberg provides an informative account of his career, tracing the trajectory of his discoveries, contributions, and stumbles as he sought to help the advance toward a more sustainable and just peace in the world. His work contributes to ideas and practices in several areas of conflict studies, notably intractable conflicts and their transformation, reconciliation, conflict analysis, and waging conflicts constructively. Although neither an autobiography nor a memoir, he embeds the course of his work in the context of historical events and in the evolving fields of peace studies and conflict resolution. In addition, he discusses the interaction of those fields with major conflicts. The book includes seven previously-published exemplary pieces on these and other topics, a comprehensive list of his publications, and several photos. A discussion of Kriesberg’s work and its significance is provided by George A. Lopez, Professor of Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame.
Download or read book Elise Boulding A Pioneer in Peace Research Peacemaking Feminism Future Studies and the Family written by J. Russell Boulding and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of four volumes honors the lifetime achievements of the distinguished activist and scholar Elise Boulding (1920–2010) on the occasion of her 95th birthday. This first anthology documents the breadth of Elise Boulding’s contributions to Peace Research, Peacemaking, Feminism, Future Studies, and Sociology of the Family. Known as the “matriarch” of the twentieth century peace research movement, she made significant contributions in the fields of peace education, future studies, feminism, and sociology of the family, and as a prominent leader in the peace movement and the Society of Friends.
Download or read book Peace and Conflict Studies written by David P. Barash and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-07-10 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised, the Second Edition of Peace and Conflict Studies sets the new gold standard as an accessible introduction and comprehensive exploration of this vital subject. The authors share their vast knowledge and analysis about 21st-century world events – including new coverage on timely topics such as terrorism, the truth and reconciliation process, and the clash of civilizations. With an encyclopedic scope, this introductory text chronicles a plethora of important global topics from pre-history to the present. Key Features of the Second Edition Includes updated chapters and examines current conflicts, including the Iraq War 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 Intended Audience This text is invaluable for students and professors in peace and or conflict studies, psychology and or the sociology of peace and conflict studies, international relations, comparative politics, history, and others interested in gaining a solid foundation about the global arena. Praise for the First Edition "Barash and Webel have penned a masterpiece that should appeal to seasoned scholars of peace and conflict studies as well as to others who have little knowledge of this multidisciplinary field." --Daniel J. Christie, Ohio State University
Download or read book Invitation to Peace Studies written by Houston Wood and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Invitation to Peace Studies is the first textbook in the field to emphasize 21st-century topics and the latest empirical research, as well as the first to prominently apply a gender perspective to the topics of peace, war, and violence. The book covers traditional peace studies' concerns with interstate wars while offering an equal emphasis on intrastate wars, group- and gender-based violence, and on the many nonviolent movements which have shaped recent world history. Clear and accessible language invites students to become more frequent and effective peace promoters in their own everyday lives. Dozens of case studies and textboxes foreground contemporary topics such as climate change, cyber warfare, digital activism, drones and robots, the occupy movement, peace ecology, positive psychology, religion and violence, and terrorism"--
Download or read book Conflict Interdependence and Justice written by Peter T. Coleman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morton Deutsch is considered the founder of modern conflict resolution theory and practice. He has written and researched areas which pioneered current efforts in conflict resolution and diplomacy. This volume showcases six of Deutsch’s more notable and influential papers, and include complementary chapters written by other significant contributors working in these areas who can situate the original papers in the context of the existing state of scholarship.
