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Approaches to Peace: A Reader in Peace Studies Paperback – 31 July 2013

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Approaches to Peace: A Reader in Peace Studies, Third Edition, provides a unique and interdisciplinary sampling of key articles and literary selections focusing on the diverse facets of peace and conflict studies. Featuring both classic and contemporary work, it enables students to read highly influential articles while also introducing them to the most current perspectives in the field. Timeless classics from Leo Tolstoy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, and Henry David Thoreau are included alongside contemporary pieces. Updated to address current concerns, the third edition incorporates fourteen new readings. Ideal on its own as a foundation text in any introductory peace studies course, Approaches to Peace, Third Edition, is also compact enough to use as a supplement with more specialized readings. Each selection is prefaced by a short introduction highlighting the author's background, the work's historical context, and the selection's significance in terms of the "big picture." Study questions and a list of suggested readings at the end of each selection also provide useful resources for students.
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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Oxford University Press USA
  4. Publication date
    31 July 2013
  5. Dimensions
    23.37 x 1.27 x 18.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0199949158
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0199949151
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"Approaches to Peace really is the best introductory overview of the field of peace studies. It provides an excellent foundation for students interested in peace and conflict resolution, not just as an academic field of study but as an intellectual road map to navigate the issues of the day."--Warren R. Haffar, Arcadia University


"A combination of classic statements on peace studies combined with more recent analyses."-- Richard W. Coughlin, Florida Gulf Coast University


About the Author

David P. Barash is Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington. He is the author of more than twenty books - including Natural Selections: Honest Liars, Selfish Altruists, and Other Realities of Evolution (2007) and more than 200 journal articles. A longtime scholar and peace activist, Dr. Barash has been instrumental in establishing Peace Studies as a legitimate academic discipline.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press USA; 3rd edition (31 July 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199949158
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199949151
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.37 x 1.27 x 18.8 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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David P. Barash

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David P. Barash is an evolutionary biologist (Ph.D. zoology, Univ. of Wisconsin) and professor of psychology emeritus at the University of Washington. He has written, co-authored or edited 41 books, dealing with various aspects of evolution, animal and human behavior, and peace studies. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has received numerous awards. He is most proud, however, of his very personal collaboration with Judith Eve Lipton, his three children, five grandchildren, and having been named by an infamous rightwing nut in his book "The Professors" as one of the "101 most dangerous professors" in the United States. His dangerousness may or may not be apparent from his writing!

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Vasko Yorgov
5.0 out of 5 stars Came quickly and in great condition. The soft cover is a lot smaller
Reviewed in the United States on 11 September 2015
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Came quickly and in great condition. The soft cover is a lot smaller, but is worth it as it saves you a lot of money.
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Aaron
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Reader (with a couple of drawbacks)
Reviewed in the United States on 10 May 2017
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I just finished teaching through this book in my Intro. to Peace Studies course, and, overall, I thought that the selections were quite good and wide-ranging, covering classical texts as well as more contemporary ones. The one main drawback with this text is the *massive* amount of typos. On many occasions, these typos were not merely inconvenient but positively disruptive of the understanding of certain passages. If another edition is planned, I do hope this is remedied. One more thing to add I suppose: I personally would've liked to see a few more contributions from women. I know it's not possible to account for every possible perspective when compiling a reader, but the male-dominated authorship was, for me, somewhat discouraging. On the whole, however, I would both recommend this book and use it again in future courses.
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Nicole
4.0 out of 5 stars Great discussions
Reviewed in the United States on 1 March 2016
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I really liked this book, I had it for Peace Literature and get I learned a lot. I really like that it covers approaches to peace but also the difficulties of attaining peace rather than making it seem like such an easy thing. Definitely useful for English and government majors!
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Carmella Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars School book
Reviewed in the United States on 5 September 2018
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Just what I need it for school, thanks.
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Jemilla
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 29 September 2015
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I think I should have bought the book instead of renting it
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