Peace Studies

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About New Society Publishers

About New Society Publishers

From: Are We Done Fighting?

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About Quakers and the Author

About Quakers and the Author

From: Are We Done Fighting?

The author explains who Quakers are, and their longstanding interest in responding to violence with peace. The Quaker perspective of the author has informed many of the examples of the book. 3 $0.30 Add
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Appendix 1

Appendix 1

What We Mean by a Culture of Peacebuilding

From: Are We Done Fighting?

This appendix aims to clarify the important idea of a peacebuilding culture by naming and describing its components. 4 $0.40 Add
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Appendix 2

Appendix 2

The Basics of Facilitation

From: Are We Done Fighting?

This second appendix is to help anyone who wants to facilitate the group activities described throughout the book by providing an overview of facilitation and general tips, organized as … 7 $0.70 Add
Are We Done Fighting?

Are We Done Fighting?

Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division

Unfounded beliefs and hateful political and social divisions that can cascade into violence are threatening to pull the world apart. Responding to fear and aggression strategically and with … 352 View
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Changing Ourselves

Changing Ourselves

From: Are We Done Fighting?

This chapter reminds us of the importance of readiness for changes within ourselves such as healing and forgiveness, and that these processes cannot be rushed. It further examines evidence for … 16 $1.60 Add
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Communication

Communication

From: Are We Done Fighting?

The author examines what is known about how people tend to communicate and offers tips and perspectives on how to increase understanding and reduce tension, including an explanation of the … 17 $1.70 Add
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Conflict

Conflict

From: Are We Done Fighting?

This chapter is intended to help the reader make sense of conflicts, offering conflict analysis tools and perspectives. There are substantial tips, exercises and case studies in this chapter. 12 $1.20 Add
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Connection

Connection

From: Are We Done Fighting?

This chapter begins by outlining the modern stresses and sources of disconnection on the human nervous system, and how that can create violent behaviours. It then continues to describe how … 10 $1.00 Add
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Firm Belief

Firm Belief

From: Are We Done Fighting?

This chapter examines how holding firm beliefs and worldviews are related to identity formation, and how this process is amplified in the age of the internet. The author points out that ideas … 26 $2.60 Add
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Foreward

Foreward

From: Are We Done Fighting?

George Lakey, as a professor of peace studies, frames the importance of this book to build our capacity for peace in a world that still views violence as a resolution method in conflicts of all scales. 4 $0.40 Add
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Index

Index

From: Are We Done Fighting?

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Introduction

Introduction

Peace as a Political Force

From: Educating for Action

This book is about changing the world through peace. By “peace” we do not mean standing around in a circle, holding hands, and expressing our affection for one another. That has its … ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Are We Done Fighting?

The author explains that he saw a need for a practical, skills-oriented book on peacebuilding. 4 $0.40 Add
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Just War, Just Peace, and Responsibility

Just War, Just Peace, and Responsibility

From: Are We Done Fighting?

In this chapter, the author considers alternatives to war, first by unpacking our historical assumptions about war as a resolution tool. It also looks at various peacekeeping tools and considers … 17 $1.70 Add
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Mediation

Mediation

From: Are We Done Fighting?

The author explains the role of mediation in conflict resolution, and distinguishes it from negotiation. He examines the challenges of mediation, including mistrust in the mediator or the process … 10 $1.00 Add