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Building Peace: Sustainable Reconciliation in Divided Societies

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A major work from a seminal figure in the field of conflict resolution, Building Peace is John Paul Lederach's definitive statement on peacebuilding. Marrying wisdom, insight, and passion, Lederach explains why we need to move beyond "traditional" diplomacy, which often emphasizes top-level leaders and short-term objectives, toward a holistic approach that stresses the multiplicity of peacemakers, long-term perspectives, and the need to create an infrastructure that empowers resources within a society and maximizes contributions from outside.

Sophisticated yet pragmatic, the volume explores the dynamics of contemporary conflict and presents an integrated framework for peacebuilding in which structure, process, resources, training, and evaluation are coordinated in an attempt to transform the conflict and effect reconciliation.

Building Peace is a substantive reworking and expansion of a work developed for the United Nations University in 1994. In addition, this volume includes a chapter by practitioner John Prendergast that applies Lederach's conceptual framework to ongoing conflicts in the Horn of Africa.

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1878379747
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978-1878379740
Publisher

United States Institute of Peace
Publication date

February 1, 1998
Language

English
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6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
Print length

208 pages
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Nina

Good condition

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022

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The condition of the book was in order (and the content - definitely worth a read for anyone working in facilitating relationships, peace and conflict).

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aminu adamu bello

My Country is a Divided Society!

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014

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I have no disappointment in the content of this product. However, I am anxious to digest the connection between materials here with the cultural dimension that has always seen my part of the world as 'developing' or 'underdeveloped' especially since most of the principles I am encountering are almost second nature to us.

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Gregory Stone

Lederach Never Disappoints

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2013

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Few people have the experience and insight with building peace that John Paul Lederach brings to the topic. Anything he writes is worth study. There are gems in this book but, that said, for the best introduction to Lederach, I recommend The Moral Imagination, a classic.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018

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awesome book

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Joseph McMahon

Great peacebuilding and conflict overview

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2009

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This book by John Paul is a very very useful discussion of peacebuilding and how peacebuilders can best engage in thier work. His use of graphics and diagrams makes complex theories accessible. When asked what to read about conflict and peace, this book is at the top of my recommended list. It is thoughtful, compact and applicable in many contexts. My unqualified recommendation!

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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013

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i found this book to be very interesting particularly for people who are interested in how conflicts influence identity. it does not only provide theoretical analysis but also provides a framework for action in order to build peace in communities affected by internal conflict that involves identity issues.

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@fowler_graham

perfect for the peace practitioner library

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013

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This book is a must have for all peace practitioners and those who study peace and conflict. I have used it in numerous papers and have made my students read it for class.

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Craig Dixon

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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015

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valerie dyck

Practical, insightful and creative

Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2020

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My new hero, John Paul Lederach! The wisdom, practically and no nonsense approach by the author was refreshing and humbling. This book is a treasure trove of strategies, practical ideas and insight from an on the ground practitioner

appreciate finding such book

Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2020

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very good timing

Brianne Baigrie

this is a good informative inspiring read

Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2018

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Had to get this for school (conflict resolution degree) but ended up really enjoying it! Academic or not, this is a good informative inspiring read!

Revd Clive Fowle

Readable and realistic. Lederach has written a very helpful ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018

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Readable and realistic .
Lederach has written a very helpful book,just right for practitioners in reconciliation work.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2016

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Perfect

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