Nonviolence and Peace Psychology

Recent events worldwide have increased public interest in nonviolence, pacifism, and peace psychology. This important volume assembles multiple perspectives to create a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the concepts and phenomena of nonviolence.

The emphasis on methodological issues pertaining to research on nonviolence (e.g. the measurement of nonviolence, values and nonviolence, and challenges and recommendations for researchers on nonviolence) should be attractive to researchers and graduate students Includes the treatment of both the macro and micro aspects of nonviolence Selected chapters includes annotated bibliographies to highlight further readings that elaborate on issues discussed The notion of looking at nonviolence has become popular from political, sociological, anthropological, and historical perspectives Will make the psychology of nonviolence accessible to academics and professionals from these disciplines Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Meaning of Nonviolence and Pacifism.- Recent History of Nonviolent Responses to Conflict.- Theories of Nonviolence.- Intrapersonal Perspectives of Nonviolence.- Interpersonal Perspectives of Nonviolence.- Cultural and Societal Perspectives of Nonviolence.- Nonviolent Perspectives Within the Abrahamic Religions.- Situational Influences on Nonviolent Action.- Measurement Tools for Research on Nonviolence and Related Concepts.- New Directions for Research on Nonviolence.