Alternative Approaches In Conflict Resolution (rethinking Peace And Conflict Studies)
by Martin Leiner /
2017 / English / PDF
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This edited volume brings together alternative and innovative
approaches in conflict resolution. With traditional military
intervention repeatedly leading to the transformation of entire
regions into zones of instability and violence (Afghanistan,
Iraq, Libya, Syria), the study of alternative and less violent
approaches to conflict resolution has become imperative. Four
approaches are presented here: negotiation, religion and gender,
reconciliation and forgiveness, and the arts. This volume
contains the insights and experiences of fourteen internationally
renowned scholars and practitioners from different contexts. Can
forgiveness help heal relationships in post-apartheid South
Africa? How can art assist dealing with ‘unrememberable’ events
such as the genocide in Rwanda? What transformational resources
do women offer in contexts of massive human rights violations?
The aim here is twofold: to provide and encourage critical
reflection of the approaches presented here and to explore
concrete improvements in conflict resolution strategies. In its
interdisciplinary and international outlook, this work combines
the tried-and-tested approaches from conflict resolution experts
in academia, NGOs and civil society, making it an invaluable tool
for academics and practitioners alike.
This edited volume brings together alternative and innovative
approaches in conflict resolution. With traditional military
intervention repeatedly leading to the transformation of entire
regions into zones of instability and violence (Afghanistan,
Iraq, Libya, Syria), the study of alternative and less violent
approaches to conflict resolution has become imperative. Four
approaches are presented here: negotiation, religion and gender,
reconciliation and forgiveness, and the arts. This volume
contains the insights and experiences of fourteen internationally
renowned scholars and practitioners from different contexts. Can
forgiveness help heal relationships in post-apartheid South
Africa? How can art assist dealing with ‘unrememberable’ events
such as the genocide in Rwanda? What transformational resources
do women offer in contexts of massive human rights violations?
The aim here is twofold: to provide and encourage critical
reflection of the approaches presented here and to explore
concrete improvements in conflict resolution strategies. In its
interdisciplinary and international outlook, this work combines
the tried-and-tested approaches from conflict resolution experts
in academia, NGOs and civil society, making it an invaluable tool
for academics and practitioners alike.