Conflict Resolution in the Twenty-First Century
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This book offers a comprehensive analysis of Gandhi's visionary approach to conflict resolution, highlighting the enduring relevance of his ideas in today's world. Contributions from a diverse group of leading experts from India and abroad provide fresh perspectives on the theoretical and practical frameworks for ethical, non-violent conflict resolution. Gandhi's multifaceted approach emphasizes ethical action, non-violence (ahimsa), and the profound connection between satyagraha (non-violent resistance) and swaraj (self-rule). This book addresses contemporary issues of violence and conflict, focusing on the ethical and psychological dimensions of Gandhi's philosophy. It fills a notable gap in existing conflict resolution literature. This book appeals to readers across various disciplines, including philosophy, political science, history, cultural studies, and peace studies. Engaging deeply with Gandhi's principles, it offers valuable, practical guidance for those seeking peaceful solutions to conflicts in the modern era.
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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is a professor of Political Science at Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi. His main teaching and research interests are in areas of social and political philosophy, global political thought, vulnerability and disaster, citizenship and rights, peace & conflict study and Gandhian Philosophy. And with more than two decades of research and teaching experience in these areas, Kumar has many publications to his credit, including books, book chapters, journal articles, newspaper columns and translations. He has written extensively on theoretical and contemporary political issues in Economic and Political Weekly (EPW), Indian Sociological Review, Gandhi Marg, India Quarterly, APA Studies (American Philosophical Association), The Indian Express and Employment News Weekly. His most recent work includes critically acclaimed 'Gandhi and the Contemporary World' published by Routledge: London in 2020.
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Introduction: Understanding conflict resolution: The Gandhi way.- Part I: Conflict resolution: philosophy and practice.- Gandhi's Theory and Practice of Duty.- Satyagraha and swaraj: Equality before freedom.- Gandhi on Ahimsa as Ethical Action.- Normalisation and Dehumanisation of Violence in Today's World: Elements of a Gandhian Response.- An understanding of Gita through Gandhi's politics.- Part II: Gandhi's creative vision of conflict transformation.- Gandhi's Approach to conflict resolution.- Satyagraha for conflict resolution as envisioned in Gandhi's Hind Swaraj.- Addressing Conflict Resolution Challenges: A Gandhian Perspective.- Conflict, Gandhi & Silence: Exploring Gandhi's Advocacy of 'Silence' as a Powerful Tool for Resolving Conflict.- Gandhi's Constructive Programs and Non-violent Communication.- Pedagogy for Peace and Conflict Resolution: Education in Gandhian Thought and Praxis and Its Relevance in the 21st Century.- Part III: Sustainability in Gandhian thought and praxis .- Gandhi, Participatory Democracy and Conflict Resolution: An Environmental Examination .- Understanding Environmental Economics from Gandhian Perspective.- Accommodating safe spaces: Non-Violent Communication and sustainability.- A Gandhian model of conflict resolution: Spatial intervention by women in the Indian national movement.- Part IV: Conflicts and peace building: From colonial to contemporary Period.- Gandhi's Path to Peace: The Noakhali Pilgrimage and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution.- Gandhi, Satyagraha and Sovereign: The Pragmatism of Nonviolence in Gandhi, Gregg, King and Chavez.- Is the Gandhian Non-violence still relevant in today's world?.- Non-Violent Communication and Conflict Resolution in India's Foreign Policy.