Peace and Conflict Studies

• Author(s): David P. Barash, Charles P. Webel,
• Publisher: SAGE
• Pages: 563
• ISBN_10: 1452202958
  ISBN_13: 9781452202952
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / Military / General , Political Science / International Relations / General , Political Science / Peace , Psychology / General , Psychology / Interpersonal Relations , Psychology / Social Psychology , Social Science / Criminology , Social Science / Sociology / General , Social Science / Violence in Society ,

Description:... Peace and Conflict Studies Third Edition, sets the standard for an accessible introduction and comprehensive exploration of this vital subject. The authors share their vast knowledge and analysis of 21st-century world events.

Including new chapters on research methods and democracy, as well as timely topics such as: nuclear proliferation; models of conflict analysis, outcomes, and solutions; the Non-Proliferation Treaty; the rise of the BRICs countries; and much more. With an broad and authoritative scope, this introductory text chronicles a plethora of important global topics from pre-history to the present.

Key Features

- Includes updated chapters and examines current conflicts, including the latest developments in Iran and North Korea

- 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