War And Peace In An Age Of Terrorism: A Reader - Couverture souple

Evan, William M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0205428487 ISBN 13 : 9780205428489

Editeur : Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

This anthology, with contributions from many academic disciplines, is designed to help readers analyze the causes and consequences of war, and to find new ways of resolving conflicts and preventing wars.

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In Praise of:William M. Evan's War and Peace in an Age of Terrorism: A Reader

“This reader provides a comprehensive coverage of diverse aspects of terrorism and should stimulate much fruitful fresh thinking on problems being generated.”

Walter Isard
Professor of Economics and Regional Science and Peace Science
Cornell University“Terrorism has overwhelmed the current generation's capacities to understand and deal with violent conflict and war....Every reader is challenged to explore new ways of dealing with human difference and the conflicts that arise from these differences....This book is a must for students in the field of Conflict and Peace Studies.”Elise Boulding
Professor Emerita of Sociology
Dartmouth College“This book superbly brings together traditional and innovative perspectives about the origins, conduct, and prevention of wars. Issues about contemporary terrorism are usefully placed in the context of wars of all kinds among state and non-state actors. ” Louis Kriesberg
Maxwell Professor Emeritus of Social Conflict Studies
Founding Director
Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts
Syracuse University“Bringing together a variety of points of view on war and peace in a single volume is commendable, making it an excellent choice for adoption in courses on the subject in universities around the world. ” Ayesha Jalal
Professor of History
Tufts University“At a time of confusion about how to deal with terrorism and create a peaceful world, this book will stimulate readers to think about new solutions. ” Mildred A Schwartz
Professor Emerita of Sociology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Visiting Scholar at New York University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0205428487
• ISBN 13: 9780205428489
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie