A title in The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series, this clearly articulated statement offers a hopeful and workable approach to conflict--that eternally beleaguering human situation.
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But he refuses to be drawn into impractical idealism.
He explores why Conflict transformation is more appropriate than Conflict resolution or management.
John Paul Lederach is internationally recognized for his breakthrough thinking and action related to Conflict on all levels--person-to-person, factions within communities, warring nations.
This clearly articulated statement offers a hopeful and workable approach to conflict--that eternally beleaguering human situation.
A guide to Conflict resolution, or as the author prefers, Conflict transformation that emphasizes the importance of building relationships and social structures through a radical respect for human rights and life.
It asks not simply How do we end something not desired? but How do we end something destructive and build something desired? How do we deal with the immediate crisis, as well as the long-term situation? What disciplines make such thinking and practices possible? This title is part of The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding series.
Its practice, says Lederach, requires both solutions and social change.
Topics include: Defining Conflict TransformationConflict and ChangeConnecting Resolution and TransformationCreating a Map of ConflictDeveloping Our CapacitiesAnd much more! Firmly rooted in faith and Mennonite teachings, and related to the popular concept of restorative justice, Conflict transformation is an idea with a deep reach.
But he refuses to be drawn into impractical idealism.
He explores why Conflict transformation is more appropriate than Conflict resolution or management.
John Paul Lederach is internationally recognized for his breakthrough thinking and action related to Conflict on all levels--person-to-person, factions within communities, warring nations.
This clearly articulated statement offers a hopeful and workable approach to conflict--that eternally beleaguering human situation.
A guide to Conflict resolution, or as the author prefers, Conflict transformation that emphasizes the importance of building relationships and social structures through a radical respect for human rights and life.
A title in The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series, this clearly articulated statement offers a hopeful and workable approach to conflict--that eternally beleaguering human situation
