Nonviolence and peace psychology intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal, and world peace /

Recent trends and events worldwide have increased public interest in nonviolence, pacifism, and peace psychology as well as professional interest across the social sciences. Nonviolence and Peace Psychology assembles multiple perspectives to create a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of t...

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Main Author: Mayton, Daniel M.
Other Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: New York, NY ; London : Springer, ©2009.
New York, NY ; London : [2009]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 292 pages) : illustrations.
Series: Peace psychology book series.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Meaning of Nonviolence and Pacifism
  • Recent History of Nonviolent Responses to Conflict
  • Theories of Nonviolence
  • Intrapersonal Perspectives of Nonviolence
  • Interpersonal Perspectives of Nonviolence
  • Cultural and Societal Perspectives of Nonviolence
  • Nonviolent Perspectives Within the Abrahamic Religions
  • Situational Influences on Nonviolent Action
  • Measurement Tools for Research on Nonviolence and Related Concepts
  • New Directions for Research on Nonviolence.