Peace and Conflict in a Changing World

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.

Combines theory and practice to speak to a larger audience of scholars and practitioners Uses an interdisciplinary approach that appeals to both IR scholars and Peace Studies scholars Accessibly written in a way that will enable teachers to both follow the structure of the book as well as assign sections/chapters as needed

Autorentext

Dong Jin Kim is Director of the Peace Culture Research Institute, Korea, and Visiting Academic at the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

David Mitchell is Associate Professor, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, Trinity College Dublin at Belfast.

Gillian Wylie is Associate Professor, International Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Inhalt

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