{"product_id":"the-psychology-of-peace-9780313397233","title":"The Psychology of Peace","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite our advances in technology and education, we still live in a world permeated by violence. This introductory textbook in the field of peace psychology addresses the psychological causes of violence and nonviolence, conflict resolution, nonviolent struggle, and the confluence of public policy and private lifestyles.Just as health providers study disease and its prevention, understanding the causes of violent behavior and how to prevent such behavior is a basic cornerstone for those who are working towards a healthy society. Another parallel: maintaining physical health involves positive practices; similarly, positive nonviolent approaches need to be psychologically understood and encouraged. The second edition of \u003ci\u003e The Psychology of Peace: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates what can be learned through the lens of peace psychology, providing a solid foundation in the psychological theories needed for building and maintaining a peaceful society and peaceful individuals.This second \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacNair writes with sufficient force and clarity to keep general readers, even young ones, engaged. . . . Her analysis will provide a valuable intellectual structure for further study of the roots and branches of war and peace at all levels, from the individual to worldwide. * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e 1. Psychological Causes of Violence 2. Psychological Effects of Violence 3. Psychological Causes of Nonviolence 4. Psychological Effects of Nonviolence 5. Conflict Resolution 6. Nonviolent Struggle and Social Movements 7. Public Policy Issues of Violence 8. Gentle Lives and Culture \u003ci\u003eHistory of Peace Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eReferences\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017763881303,"sku":"9780313397233","price":59.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780313397233.jpg?v=1750774589","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-psychology-of-peace-9780313397233","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}