Description
Book SynopsisCommunities today face unprecedented racial tension, conflict, and turmoil. Social unrest, political rhetoric, authoritarian rulers, and economic disparities contribute to unprecedented levels of community violence and extremism. The Evolution of Human Cooperation and Community Development: A Greener Approach to Understanding the Dynamics of Conflict proposes a more comprehensive and community-oriented approach to address conflict through the development of community resources and ecologically sustainable green space programs, such as community gardening programs. The authors draw on empirical research to identify how resources may be utilized to promote increased positive intergroup contact and provide greater collaboration among community residents. This book provides the essential interpersonal mechanisms to achieve a more resilient, empowered, and peaceful community.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Changing Faces of Diversity within Communities: Why Ethnic Hate Crimes, Extremism, and Violence are Increasing among Global Populations
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Violence, Bullying, Compassion and Forgiveness: Planting the Seeds of a More Peaceful and Tolerant Society
Chapter 3: Immigration, Sustainable Green Spaces and The Social Contract: Developing a Strength-Based Model to Reduce Conflict
Chapter 4: Teaching Tolerance and the Roles of Community Development in Reducing Intergroup Conflict
Chapter 5: The Interpersonal Benefits of “Green” Environments and Providing Pathways to Greater Connectedness and Social Capital to the Community
Chapter 6: The Polarized Community, Antisocial Behaviors, and The “Lone Wolf” Syndrome: Identifying Potential Catastrophe via Proactive Community Intervention
Chapter 7: The Role of Libraries as Essential Community Resources
Chapter 8: Multiculturalism: The Role of Culture, Acculturation, and Contextual Factors in Intergroup Relations in Diverse Societies
