Peace : a very short introduction /
Oliver P. Richmond.
- Second edition.
- 1 online resource (146 pages) : illustrations (black and white).
- Very short introductions .
- Very short introductions. .
This edition also issued in print: 2023. Previous edition: 2014.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The modern concept of peace has broadened from the mere absence of violence to something much more sophisticated, incorporating terms such as 'peacemaking' and 'conflict resolution'. In this volume, Oliver Richmond explores the evolution of peace in practice and in theory, considering our modern assumptions about peace.
Specialized.
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Peace. Peace-building. Politics and Government. Sociology & anthropology.