暴力・平和・紛争百科事典（第２版・全３巻） Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict （2ND）

Kurtz, Lester R. (EDT)

Academic Press Inc（2008/08発売）

• ページ数 2750 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780123695031
• DDC分類 303.603

基本説明

Covering topics as diverse as Arms Control, Peace Movemens, Child Abuse, Folklore, Terrorism and Political Assassinations, the Encyclopedia contains almost 200 multi-disciplinary articles with plentiful cross-references and hundreds of suggestions for further reading.

Full Description

The 2nd edition of Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict provides timely and useful information about antagonism and reconciliation in all contexts of public and personal life.

Building on the highly-regarded 1st edition (1999), and publishing at a time of seemingly inexorably increasing conflict and violent behaviour the world over, the Encyclopedia is an essential reference for students and scholars working in the field of peace and conflict resolution studies, and for those seeking to explore alternatives to violence and share visions and strategies for social justice and social change.

Covering topics as diverse as Arms Control, Peace Movements, Child Abuse, Folklore, Terrorism and Political Assassinations, the Encyclopedia comprehensively addresses an extensive information area in 225 multi-disciplinary, cross-referenced and authoritatively authored articles.

In his Preface to the 1st edition, Editor-in-Chief Lester Kurtz wrote: "The problem of violence poses such a monumental challenge at the end of the 20th century that it is surprising we have addressed it so inadequately. We have not made much progress in learning how to cooperate with one another more effectively or how to conduct our conflicts more peacefully. Instead, we have increased the lethality of our combat through revolutions in weapons technology and military training. The Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict is designed to help us to take stock of our knowledge concerning these crucial phenomena."

Ten years on, the need for an authoritative and cross-disciplinary approach to the great issues of violence and peace seems greater than ever.

Contents

Area coverage

Ethical, Cultural, Historical
Cultural Studies
Ethical & Religious Studies
Historical Studies

Policy
Criminology
Education
Public Policy Studies
International Relations
Peace & Conflict Studies
Warfare & Military Studies

Psychological & Biomedical
Biomedical Studies
Psychological Studies
Public Health

Social Sciences
Anthropological Studies
Communications Studies
Economic Studies
Political Studies
Sociological Studies