The world has changed dramatically since the 1988 first edition of this work (”valuable…breaks fresh ground in educational reform”—Library Journal). The very notion of what is meant by peace, at least domestically, has been profoundly affected by the events of September 11, 2001. New to this edition are additional discussions of the contributions of feminist theorists to the understanding of peacemaking, the role of the family in peace education, and the crea… More >>
#1 by Bert Ruiz on July 2, 2010 - 5:44 pm
Authors Ian M. Harris and Mary Lee Morrison do an outstanding job of explaining what peace education is. Moreover, the serious study of militaristic thinking and the worldwide struggle for peace is both succinct and provocative.
“Peace Education,” is a comprehensive book. I found chapter two, “Religious and Historical Concepts of War, Peace and Peace Education,” and chapter three, “The Practice of Peace Education–What Does it Look Like? Types of Peace Education,” excellent.
The authors explain, “the struggle for peace, if it is to be successful, must also provoke courage, must be understood as a heroic task, and must recruit thousands if not millions of converts willing to renounce violent means to settle disputes.” They also suggest that there must be a strong understanding of the calamity of war to promote peace.
The practice of nonviolence and love in the affairs of human beings is an important field of study. This book covers sensitive issues in peace education, how to overcome obstacles and visions for a more hopeful and interdependent world. Professor’s Harris and Morrison provide a clear-cut analysis of peace education and the practice of pragmatic rules to seek positive social change.
Bert Ruiz
Rating: 4 / 5