This handbook encompasses a range of disciplines that underlie the field of peace education and provides the rationales for the ways it is actually carried out . The discipline is a composite of contributions from a variety of disciplines ranging from social psychology to philosophy and from communication to political science. That is, peace education is an applied subject which is practiced in differing ways, but must always be firmly based on a range of established empirical disciplines. The volume is structured around contributions from expert scholars in various fields that underpin peace education, plus contributions from experts in applying peace education in a range of settings, all complemented by chapters which deal with issues related to research and evaluation of peace education.

Product Description: Presents a collection of essays and syllabuses covering such topics as terrorism, globalization, conflict resolution, human rights, and nonviolence.Title: Peace, Justice, and Security StudiesAuthor: Mcelwee, Timothy A. (EDT)/ Hall, B...read more

The end of World War II resulted in the realization that any war leaves devastating effects in its wake, which may take years to resolve. Mungazi argues that the key to avoiding armed conflict is education on a global scale. Only an increasing awareness of cultural diversity can improve relationships between nations.

Product Description: Currently, peace education remains marginalized in our education system, however, a united front can be formed and powerful paradigms can empower educators to play a critical role in peace building through scholarship, practice and activism...read more

Product Description: The aim of 'Reshaping the Future' is to draw international attention to the key role that education can play in both preventing conflict and in reconstructing post-conflict societies. The author also hopes to alert developing countries and donors alike to the devastating consequences of conflict on a country's education systems and outcomes, as well to emphasize the importance of maximizing the opportunities to reform education systems presented by a reconstruction setting, adopting a long-term development perspective, and emphasizing equity and quality in the delivery of education services...read more

Product Description: Using concise terms, peace can be defined as freedom from hostility; security as immunity from danger; and kyosei as social responsibility. Can a new comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to peace studies be developed? Why is a new direction essential, and what kind of impact might it have? How can educational institutions reach across disciplines to educate students about these globally important concepts? In a pioneering cross-cultural, transnational, and multifaceted endeavor, Japanese and American scholars from various disciplines jointly explore these challenging questions by redefining the three key concepts of "peace, security and kyosei...read more

Product Description: The world has changed dramatically since the 1988 first edition of this work ("valuable...breaks fresh ground in educational reform" - Library Journal). The very notion of what is meant by peace, at least domestically, has been profoundly affected by the events of September 11, 2001...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A collection of writings by William H. Boyer which articulate key issues and concepts for education in the new century. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: TEACHING AND LEARNING PEACEWhat would the world be like if we each personally experienced peaceful alternatives to violence and conflict? How can we take practical steps to set a foundation of lasting, active peace beneath a society riddled with violence?Such a foundation is the first goal in the ambitious structure Timpson builds to provide models, tools, and techniques for pursuing a new culture of peace through classroom teaching...read more

Product Description: How Children Understand War and Peace is a landmark book that examines these two vital questions and provides a solid framework on which to build answers. Written by an international panel of experts in the fields of developmental, social, and educational psychology, How Children Understand War and Peace presents a collection of the most current thoughts and insights into how children and adolescents develop an understanding of war, conflict, and peace...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This volume includes essays on the following topics: peace education - enhancing caring skills and emotional intelligence in children; self science; multiple intelligences; anger and behaviour management; imagination, participation and action; and conflict resolution.

Product Description: In view of the high incidence of violence and intimidation in schools, this book is concerned with the need for students to learn conflict resolution, social problem- solving and peace-making skills. To strive for a peaceful community, the authors stress the need for children to learn socially acceptable behaviour, to challenge injustices and to establish personal and academic goals...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book is about international conflict resolution and management. Designed especially for preservice teachers, this book links substantive, current scholarship on major topics in the management of international conflict with exemplary instructional methods in social studies education...read more

Product Description: Fully revised to reflect the realities of the post-Cold War era, this standard curricular reference provides a comprehensive review of the field of peace and world security studies. Six introductory essays systematically review current intellectual and pedagogical themes in the field and 16 shorter essays each offer a concise intellectual "map" of a particular subfield, along with advice on exceptional texts, reference works, and so on...read more

Product Description: An account of the development of the ideas and work of Adam Curle, considered a pioneer in the development of peace studies. Contributed papers focus on the relationship of peace studies to education, defence, conflict resolution and personal relationships.

Product Description: Book by Keefe, Thomas, Roberts, Ron E.

Product Description: Book by Brock (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)