In a nation where nearly one-half of all households have firearms, the gun control issue has never been more relevant. This study examines the arguments used by advocates and opponents of gun control, identifies crucial factual assumptions behind the arguments, and addresses these assumptions using evidence from the best research.
This theory-based introduction to peace studies provides comprehensive coverage of theories relevant to peace studies: peace; conflict; development; civilizations; and economics. Johan Galtung provides an analogy between peace studies and health studies, and makes a strong case for a highly transdisciplinary approach. Major themes include: the direct-structural-cultural-violence triangle; the "eight-fold path" to peace; the military dimension; the economic dimension; the political dimension; the cultural dimension; and the carriers of peace strategies - elites and non-elites.
A Narrative Approach to Achieving Productive Dialogue and Change
Manging Conflict in a Negotiated World provides a step-by-step approach to developing students' skills in narrating, interpreting, and exploring possibilities for changing their conflict experiences and behaviour. Peter Kellett and Diana Dalton draw on their own extensive class-tested material to help the reader: * understand the elements of ......
How are some processes cultured, gendered, or racialized? In what ways do certain groups and cultures define such concepts as justice and fairness differently? Do women and men perceive events in similar fashion, use different reasoning, or emphasize disparate values and goals? This book deals with these questions.
How are some processes cultured, gendered, or racialized? In what ways do certain groups and cultures define such concepts as justice and fairness differently? Do women and men perceive events in similar fashion, use different reasoning, or emphasize disparate values and goals? This book deals with these questions.
- What impact does gender difference make to political decision-making? - Will the political empowerment of women contribute to a more peaceful world? The role of gender has been increasingly recognized as central to the study and analysis of the traditionally male domains of war and international relations. This book explores the ......
'This book is an excellent introduction and reference for those interested in conflict management discourse. A welcome addition to guide the reader to more in-depth investigation of important issues is a variety of resources, including websites, at the end of each chapter' - Discourse and Society Written from the authors' experience in ......
This book explains how approaches such as negotiation, mediation, facilitation, arbitration and judicial practices can be employed to manage a range of disputes from those at home, in the workplace, school or community to the international arena.
or A Non-Adversarial Approach to Sexual Harassment
Does it really help women to think of sexual harassment primarily as a legal issue? This text questions the assumption that women are passive victims and instead explores strategies for providing a balanced workplace and applies these strategies to a variety of workplaces.
