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The Psychology of Peace: An Introduction (Psychological Dimensions to War and Peace)

The Psychology of Peace: An Introduction (Psychological Dimensions to War and Peace)

by RachelM.MacNair (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

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Synopsis

For individual health, healing professionals study first the causes and effects of diseases, then how to treat them. A similar quest for recovery-but a recovery of societal health-is the focal point for The Psychology of Peace. Accordingly, the first theme of the book is the causes and effects of violence. Next is the study of treatment, which in this case means causes and effects of behavior designed to counter violence. Further study of treatment is presented in problem-solving approaches to real-world situations: for example, understanding conflict resolution when both parties are willing, as well as nonviolent struggle when one side is not. This volume includes practical guidance for policy-makers, activists, researchers, and anyone who wants to better understand this major aspect of the human condition. The only single-authored textbook in the field of peace psychology at its publish date, this volume lays out concepts in a uniform and lively style. Intended to support current thinking and stimulate further research, this volume gives an overview of the field. Points still in controversy are identified as such, and alternative views offered where appropriate.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 30 Aug 2003
ISBN 10: 0275978567
ISBN 13: 9780275978563
Book Overview: Presents what psychology knows about mental mechanisms behind war and other massive violence, as well as what encourages behavior to counter such violence and bring societal peace.

Media Reviews
This accurately titled and well-written survey of peace psychology provides an excellent introduction for general readers or undergraduate students. In addition to an informed discussion of the psychological causes and effects of violence and nonviolence, MacNair provides a useful chronology of peace psychology, a list of references, and a detailed index....Attractive features of the book include its lack of jargon and its clear delineation of the various approaches to conflict from the interpersonal to the international level. Highly recommended. General readers and undergraduates. -Choice
At the time of its publication, MacNair's book was the only single-authored textbook in the field of peace psychology. It provides a well-written overview of the field suitable for introductory peace psychology classes and other courses in peace studies. It is also appropriate for the faith-based groups, adult education seminars, and other general audiences....In sum, this well-written introductory text....provides a comprehensive survey and useful chronology of the field of peace psychology. -University of Missouri Peace Studies Review
[P]rovides a well-written overview of the field suitable for introductory peace psychology classes and other courses in peace studies. It is also appropriate for the faith-based groups, adult education seminars, and other general audiences....In sum, this well-written introductory text....[p]rovides a comprehensive survey and useful chronology of the field of peace psychology. -University of Missouri Peace Studies Review
M acNair's organizational scheme for discussing peace psychology will serve as a model for subsequent attempts by other authors. -Peace Studies Review
P rovides a well-written overview of the field suitable for introductory peace psychology classes and other courses in peace studies. It is also appropriate for the faith-based groups, adult education seminars, and other general audiences....In sum, this well-written introductory text.... p rovides a comprehensive survey and useful chronology of the field of peace psychology. -University of Missouri Peace Studies Review
?[M]acNair's organizational scheme for discussing peace psychology will serve as a model for subsequent attempts by other authors.?-Peace Studies Review
?[P]rovides a well-written overview of the field suitable for introductory peace psychology classes and other courses in peace studies. It is also appropriate for the faith-based groups, adult education seminars, and other general audiences....In sum, this well-written introductory text....[p]rovides a comprehensive survey and useful chronology of the field of peace psychology.?-University of Missouri Peace Studies Review
?This accurately titled and well-written survey of peace psychology provides an excellent introduction for general readers or undergraduate students. In addition to an informed discussion of the psychological causes and effects of violence and nonviolence, MacNair provides a useful chronology of peace psychology, a list of references, and a detailed index....Attractive features of the book include its lack of jargon and its clear delineation of the various approaches to conflict from the interpersonal to the international level. Highly recommended. General readers and undergraduates.?-Choice
[M]acNair's organizational scheme for discussing peace psychology will serve as a model for subsequent attempts by other authors. -Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology
Author Bio

RACHEL M. MACNAIR is Director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis, a research organization which specializes in the connections between various social issues and violence. She is the author of Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress: The Psychological Consequences of Killing (Praeger, 2002).