Full Description
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict, Third Edition, Four Volume Set provides timely and useful information about antagonism and reconciliation in all contexts of public and personal life, from the interpersonal to the global. Building on the highly-regarded 1st and 2nd editions (1999, 2008), and publishing at a time of increasing conflict and violent behavior the world over, this book is an essential reference for students and scholars working in the social scientific study of peace and conflict, criminology, public policy and international relations, as well as for those seeking to explore alternatives to violence and share visions and strategies for social justice and change.
Covering topics as diverse as Sexual Assault, Terrorism, Arms Control, Nonviolent Movements, Child Abuse, Folklore, and Political Assassinations, the Encyclopedia comprehensively addresses an extensive information area in over 250 transdisciplinary, cross-referenced and authoritatively authored articles.
Contents
Conflict Analysis
Overviews
Conflict Theories
Legal and Political Theories
Historical Analysis
Public Health and Psychology
Environment and Climate
Violence and Nonviolence
Crime and Deviance
War and Terrorism
Gender Studies
Political Violence
Social Movements
Psychological Elements
Racial, Ethnics, and Cultural
Structural Dimensions
Civil Society
Economic Sphere
Gender Issues
Legal Structures
Politics and Governance
Transnational Politics
Cultural Dimensions
Cultural Themes
Communication and Media
Religious and Ethical Themes
Education
