Many views on peace
Advances in Military Sociology: Essays in Honor of Charles C. Moskos
ISBN: 978-1-84855-890-8, eISBN: 978-1-84855-891-5
Publication date: 25 November 2009
Abstract
This paper explores selected interdisciplinary literature on peace. It examines the notion of peace from several perspectives. First, it compares some theoretical discussions on peace, contrasting Tagore and Gandhi with the contemporary writings of Amrtya Sen and Lederach. Second, it examines notions of peace proposed by women's groups. Third, it examines notions of peace emanating from the efforts taken after prolonged conflicts, such as Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and humanitarian efforts. Fourth, it looks at peace through art. This paper compares the contributions of these approaches toward developing a multilevel, holistic concept of building and sustaining peace.
Citation
Purkayastha, B. (2009), "Many views on peace", Caforio, G. (Ed.) Advances in Military Sociology: Essays in Honor of Charles C. Moskos (Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development, Vol. 12 Part 1), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 43-57. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1572-8323(2009)000012A008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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