DAVID J. DUNN is a Research Fellow in International Relations at Keele University, UK, where he also teaches Security Studies. He previously spent twenty-five years at Staffordshire University where he taught International Relations and Security Studies. He has published frequently on aspects of peace research and peace studies.

• Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction Life and Associations The Prelude: International Relations from the Edge Engaging International Relations Leaving International Relations...for? The Ontological Break Towards Provention On the Need for - and Relevance of - Provention Conclusion

DAVID J. DUNN is a Research Fellow in International Relations at Keele University, UK, where he also teaches Security Studies. He previously spent twenty-five years at Staffordshire University where he taught International Relations and Security Studies. He has published frequently on aspects of peace research and peace studies.

• Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction Life and Associations The Prelude: International Relations from the Edge Engaging International Relations Leaving International Relations...for? The Ontological Break Towards Provention On the Need for - and Relevance of - Provention Conclusion