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Strategic Peacebuilding (Little Books of Justice & Peacebuilding) | 
 enlarge | Author: Lisa Schirch
Publisher: Good Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 74997
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 80
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 156148427X
Dewey Decimal Number: 303.69
EAN: 9781561484270
ASIN: 156148427X
Publication Date: December 31, 1969
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Product Description
So we'd all like a more peaceful world-no wars, no poverty, no more racism, no community disputes, no office tensions, no marital skirmishes. Lisa Schirch in her timely book sets forth paths to such realities. In fact, she points a way to more than the absence of conflict. She foresees justpeace-a sustainable state of affairs because it is a peace which insists on justice. How to arrive there is the subject of this book. Peacebuilding recognizes the complexity and the effort this elusive ideal requires. Schirch singles out four critical actions that must be undertaken if peace is to take root at any level) - 1.) waging conflict nonviolently; 2.) reducing direct violence; 3.) transforming relationships; and 4.) building capacity. She never imagines this to be a quick-or an individual-task. Her clear and incisive strategy encourages enabling many approaches to peace, honestly assessing who holds power, and persuading and coercing, but always with keen judgment and precise timing. From Schirch's 15 years of experience as a peacebuilding consultant in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Peacebuilding in Practice May 16, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It seems people are under a misconception that peacebuilding needs to be the work of those assumed to be pacifist, idealistic, and not very practical. The field is often stereotyped into a sort of touchy-feely soft social science with no "real world" applicability. Dr. Schirch's book looks beyond those mistaken assumptions towards real understanding and action. This book looks into the heart of what the causes of conflict are, what skills are necessary to improve communication and lessen direct violence, and more importantly, what needs (material, social and symbolic) must be met to break the cycle of violence. This book provides the reader with an understandable, and straightforward framework to begin to understand, address, and reduce conflict in our world.
Great guide for Conflict Transformation Practitioners May 13, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Lisa Schirch has written an excellent, accessible book on strategic peacebuilding, perfect for practitioners but also those who are interested in learning more about this emerging profession. The strength of her book lies in its ability to communicate complex theories in everyday language. Though small in size, it covers the essentials of conflict transformation theory and practice. Additionally, it encourages the reader to think about doing this work intentionally and strategically. I would highly recommend it to anyone interesting in learning more about approaches to peacebuilding.
towards well-being.... May 12, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A common language is one of the first basics of creating a constant, stable change in any kind of transformation, especially in a conflict situation.
This is the first time that I have found a book that considers different approaches and definitions of peace related work in one book and in a clear, easy to understand framework.
"The Little Book of Strategic Peacebuilding" defines and summarizes Peacebuilding in a way that enables practitioners and social agents to speak the same language and enables us to deliver a clear consistent message that can be easily conveyed to the public.
The author brings together many aspects of Peacebuilding and helps us find ways to initiate systematic strategies that can reduce and eventually eliminate cycles of violence. The book enables us to understand, in a broader sense, the framework that needs to be in place in order to create
a change.
While reading and using this book I was introduced to several new
approaches in the field of Peacebuilding. This helped me focus on
approaches that fit the context I am working in (the Israeli-Palestinian conflict), and find new, innovative ways to bring hope that change can take place even in places and during times that it seems next to impossible.
This is "a must have" book for anyone who is interested in creating a transformation in their environment and working towards holistic well-being.
Odelya Gertel, Israel
All you need to know about peacebuilding! May 10, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is such an impressive little book. The peacebuilding field can be complicated and loaded with jargon. This sometimes makes talking about peace issues seem limited to those who have academic understanding of the social sciences. What Schirch has managed to do is take some very complex concepts and make them easy to understand. This is an eminently readable book and would commend it to anyone serious about making this a more peaceful and secure world.
Must read for the peace and justice community May 9, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Lisa Shirch's book on Strategic Peacebuilding is a must read for those seeking more effective ways at building peace from the grassroots to track 1 levels. It is a clear and concise overview of the field of peacebuilding and how all of our efforts fit in and contribute (or not) to a lasting peace.
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