 | ISBN: 978-1-55587-488-9 $22.50 | |
| 1994/380 pages/LC: 93-38657 | ||
Unfortunately, we are facing the end of this century still in the midst of wars of various motivations. In response, the editors of Rethinking Peace have compiled a collection of essays designed to encourage readers to think differently about the world and the prospects for peace. Based on rigorous scholarly work, these essays nevertheless have been written to be read by students—to make important points in a short space, and in plain English.
With an emphasis on new thinking and positive strategies for developing a more peaceful world, the authors explore why conventional politics and generations of peace movements have not quelled our fascination with militarism; how we got to where we are now; the kind of thinking that keeps leading us to war; and how we can fundamentally change our thinking so that a peaceful future is more than simply a pipedream.
The forty-five articles—fresh, timely, diverse, and controversial—are sure to provoke meaningful discussion and debate.
"A fascinating account of the global peace movement's response to the end of the Cold War.... It is an invaluable archive of the peace movement in a period of transition."—Canadian Journal of Political Science
"A stimulating book for general reading and especially useful for those working or teaching in the areas dealt with."—International Journal
"Timely, diverse, and controversial.... provides a wealth of new ideas and perspectives, and represents the most recent stage in the systematic study of the causes of war and violence and the conditions of peace.... A genuine contribution."—Choice