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Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of philosophical papers that explores theoretical and practical aspects and implications of nonviolence as a means of establishing peace. The papers range from spiritual and political dimensions of nonviolence to issues of justice and values and proposals for action and change.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Katy GRAY BROWN: Introduction: Beyond Safe Ground Part One: Spiritual Dimensions Jerald RICHARDS: Spirituality, Religion, Violence, and Nonviolence Joseph KUNKEL: The Spiritual Side of Peacemaking William C. GAY: Apocalyptic Thinking versus Nonviolent Action Part Two: Political Dimensions Anas KARZAI, Marianne VARDALOS: Understanding “Operation Enduring Freedom ” through the Persistence of Sacrifice, Revenge, and the Gift of Cruel Economies Gail PRESBEY: Strategic Nonviolence in Africa: Reasons for its Embrace and Later Abandonment by Nkrumah, Nyerere, and Kaunda Charles Martin OVERBY: The Treasure of Japan ’s Article 9: The World ’s Foremost Law for Peace, Justice, and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution JOHN KULTGEN: “Faceless Coward ”: Bush ’ s Anti-Terrorism Rhetoric Part Three: Justice and Values Maria H. MORALES: No Justice, No Peace Michael Patterson BROWN: Sharing a Sense of Justice: The Role of Conscience in Political Protest David BOERSEMA: Taking Compromise Seriously Andrew KELLEY: Kant on Freedom, Happiness, and Peace Part Four: Action and Change William C. GAY: A Normative Framework for Addressing Peace and Related Global Issues Beth J.SINGER: On Language and Social Change John KULTGEN: Making a Man of Her: Women in the Military Ian M. HARRIS: Assumptions behind Different Types of Peace Education About the Authors Index
