Reimer, L: Transformative Change
Beschreibung:
This foundational Peace and Conflict Studies text is formatted to fit inside a 14 week college/university term. The chapters are designed to provide a succinct overview of research, theory, and practice that can be supplemented with material chosen by the professor. The book introduces students to the core concepts of the field, and provides an up to date alternative to the Peace and Conflict readers. It will move from historical development of the field to the way forward into the future. Each chapter will reflect current trends and research and contain up to date examples, questions for discussion or for potential student research topics, suggested reading, and engaged teaching activities.
This book is designed as an undergraduate textbook to be used as a foundation text for peace and conflict studies (PACS) programs or for anyone interested in an overview of the field of peace and conflict studies. The book provides an introduction to the field balancing theory, research, and practice.
Chapter One: Introduction to the Field of Peace and Conflict StudiesChapter Two: The Foundational Concepts, Models and Frameworks Chapter Three: Empowering People through PraxisChapter Four: Community EngagementChapter Five: Interpersonal Communication Chapter Six: Negotiation Chapter Seven: Facilitating Group Processes for Transformative ChangeChapter Eight: Mediation Chapter Nine: ADR: The Multi-Door CourthouseChapter Ten: StorytellingChapter Eleven: Restorative PracticesChapter Twelve: Exploring Transformative Change through Artistic Expression