Nonviolence and Peace Psychology

AvDaniel Mayton

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

Nonviolence is based on a range of theory and sound social science principles. People are familiar with the concept through the lives of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., but despite the success of each of their nonviolent social change movements, individuals are still reluctant to participate or even consider a nonviolent action as a means of pursuing goals. Most people still view nonviolence as ineffective in transforming social conditions. This work aims to remedy this thinking by demonstrating and providing examples of the effectiveness of nonviolent action in a broad number of contexts and in the past two decades. This interdisciplinary work will discuss theories and perspectives of nonviolence drawn from the fields of anthropology, political science, psychology, religious studies, and sociology -- written from the point of view of a psychologist. The author's psychological approach to nonviolence is distinguished from others because it emphasizes beliefs, motives, values, and other mainstream social psychological concepts in a manner that is informative to psychologists and understandable to non-psychologists.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-06-04
Mått:155 x 235 x 27 mm
Vikt:595 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Peace Psychology Book Series
Antal sidor:294
Upplaga:2009
Förlag:Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN:9780387893471

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From the reviews: "Mayton (Lewis-Clark State College) presents the foundations of peace psychology in this release in the 'Peace Psychology Book Series.' ... this accessible book will serve both experienced and inexperienced readers in psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and philosophy. ... Each chapter includes an annotated list of relevant recommended reading and Web sites. ... gives specific recommendations for future research. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above." (E. E. Gratz, Choice, Vol. 47 (7), March, 2010) "Mayton has written an impressive and scholarly text that blends theory, historical references, and empirical research to address the nuances of nonviolence from an intrapersonal to cultural and societal level. ... Nonviolence and Peace Psychology is an essential text for individuals across a range of domains from education to clinical practice. ... Each chapter is well organized, carefully researched, inclusive of critical evaluation of the theory and research, and extensively referenced. ... this book will make a valuable addition to anyone's personal or university library." (Linda M. Woolf, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 55 (24), June, 2010)

Innehållsförteckning

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.