Peace Education [Library Binding]

Ian M. Harris (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0899503543 | ISBN-13: 978-0899503547 | Publication Date: August 1988

The world has changed dramatically since the 1988 first edition of this work ("valuable...breaks fresh ground in educational reform"—Library Journal). The very notion of what is meant by peace, at least domestically, has been profoundly affected by the events of September 11, 2001.

New to this edition are additional discussions of the contributions of feminist theorists to the understanding of peacemaking, the role of the family in peace education, and the creation of visions and hope for the future. The present volume begins with a discussion of the concepts of peace and peace education. It then considers religious and historical concepts of war, peace and peace education, describes how peace education can move people to work for social change and look for alternatives to violence, and discusses ways to begin implementing peace education in schools, churches and other community settings such as youth groups. It goes on to address sensitive issues in peace education, key concepts and topics, important biological and cultural factors, and barriers facing those who teach peace. It provides the "how" of peace education by examining optimal pedagogy and practices.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"valuable...breaks fresh ground in educational reform" -- Library Journal

About the Author

Ian M. Harris is a professor of education policy and community studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mary Lee Morrison is the founder and director of Pax Educare, the Connecticut Center for Peace Education in Hartford, Connecticut. She lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 245 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (August 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899503543
• ISBN-13: 978-0899503547
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A solid academic tool for peace building..making..& keeping, May 5, 2003

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Bert Ruiz "Author" (Pleasantville, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peace Education (Paperback)

Authors Ian M. Harris and Mary Lee Morrison do an outstanding job of explaining what peace education is. Moreover, the serious study of militaristic thinking and the worldwide struggle for peace is both succinct and provocative.

"Peace Education," is a comprehensive book. I found chapter two, "Religious and Historical Concepts of War, Peace and Peace Education," and chapter three, "The Practice of Peace Education--What Does it Look Like? Types of Peace Education," excellent.

The authors explain, "the struggle for peace, if it is to be successful, must also provoke courage, must be understood as a heroic task, and must recruit thousands if not millions of converts willing to renounce violent means to settle disputes." They also suggest that there must be a strong understanding of the calamity of war to promote peace.

The practice of nonviolence and love in the affairs of human beings is an important field of study. This book covers sensitive issues in peace education, how to overcome obstacles and visions for a more hopeful and interdependent world. Professor's Harris and Morrison provide a clear-cut analysis of peace education and the practice of pragmatic rules to seek positive social change.

Bert Ruiz