Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a guide for college students exploring career options who are interested in working to promote peacebuilding and the resolution of conflict. High school students, particularly those starting to consider college and careers, can also benefited from this book.
A major feature of the book is 30 stories from young professionals, most recently graduated from college, who are working in the field. These profiles provide readers with insight as to strategies they might use to advance their peacebuilding careers.
The book speaks directly to the Millennial generation, recognizing that launching a career is a major focus, and that careers in the peace field have not always been easy to identify. As such, the book takes the approach that most any career can be a peacebuilding career provided one is willing to apply creativity and passion to their work.
Table of Contents
- Peace Education Series Introduction, Laura Finley and Robin Cooper
- PrefaceAcknowledgments
- CHAPTER 1. What is a Peace Job?
- CHAPTER 2. Preparing for and Finding a Peace Job
- CHAPTER 3. Peacebuilding Careers in Diplomacy
- CHAPTER 4. Enforcing Peace and Justice Through Human Rights and Law
- CHAPTER 5. Working in Conflict: NGO, IGO, Humanitarian, and Military Careers
- CHAPTER 6. Teaching About Peace and Conflict
- CHAPTER 7. Activism: Social Justice and Environmental Action
- CHAPTER 8. A Healing Approach: Health, Community, and Faith-Based Strategies
- CHAPTER 9. Creating Peace: The Arts, Science, Technology, and Media
- CHAPTER 10. Pursuing Peacebuilding Education
- APPENDIX A: 86 Peace Jobs for College Grads
- APPENDIX B: Peace Jobs Glossary
- APPENDIX C: Peace Jobs Career Resources
- APPENDIX D: Additional Readings
- About the Author
