Transformative Change

An Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies

By (author) Laura E. Reimer, Cathryne L. Schmitz, Emily M. Janke, Ali Askerov, Barbara T. Strahl, Thomas G. Matyók

Publication date:

21 August 2015

Length of book:

238 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

ISBN-13: 9780739198124

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.

Chapter One: Introduction to the Field of Peace and Conflict Studies
Chapter Two: The Foundational Concepts, Models and Frameworks
Chapter Three: Empowering People through Praxis
Chapter Four: Community Engagement
Chapter Five: Interpersonal Communication
Chapter Six: Negotiation
Chapter Seven: Facilitating Group Processes for Transformative Change
Chapter Eight: Mediation
Chapter Nine: ADR: The Multi-Door Courthouse
Chapter Ten: Storytelling
Chapter Eleven: Restorative Practices
Chapter Twelve: Exploring Transformative Change through Artistic Expression

As a professor and practitioner in conflict resolution for over 40 years, I am very pleased to endorse the considerable benefits of this important book on conflict transformation. This comprehensive, user-friendly text succinctly covers major theories, frameworks, modules, terms, and distinctions in the field, though its primary focus in on conflict transformation competencies making it valuable to practitioners, students, and teachers. And the use of chapter questions, exercises and an innovative chapter by students on artistic expression is icing on the cake.