Raimo V[um]ayrynen is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Helsinki and Dean of its Social Science Faculty. He is also Chair of the Finnish Social Science Research Council and a member of the Council of the United Nations University. He has published primarily on international relations theory, historical changes in international relations and international security issues.The ISSC Issue Group on Peace chaired by Raimo V[um]yrynen, was set up in 1984. Its aims are to facilitate systematic cooperation between all the social science disciplines in understanding and explaining peace and conflict in the world.

`...a useful and innovative model...contains worthwhile insights and excellent up-to-date bibliographic references′ - Canadian Journal of Political Science`This book is a recommended addition to the field of conflict theory literature. It may be partiuclarly interesting to those who are already quite familiar with the general theories in the area of conflict resolution. The volume contains helpful bibliographical references and insightful analysis.′ - Millennium

• To Settle or to Transform? Perspectives on the Resolution of National and International Conflicts - Raimo V[um]ayrynenSubjective Features of Conflict Resolution - Morton DeutschPsychological, Social and Cultural InfluencesNegotiation, Agreement and Conflict Resolution - Michael NicholsonThe Role of Rational Approaches and their CriticismInternational Law in a Fragmented World - Richard FalkThe Challenge of New Issues and New ActorsInternational Conflict and Environmental Degradation - Michael Renner, Mario Pianta and Cinzia FranchiThe Resolution and Transformation of International Conflicts - Peter WallensteenA Structural PerspectiveMultilateral Aspects of Conflict Resolution - Juergen DedringUrban-Rural Relationships and Social Conflicts in India - Hans NagpaulUrbanization, Urban-Rural Cleavages and Conflicts in Latin America - Susana Pe[ti]nalva