
Peace: A Very Short Introduction
A Very Short Introduction
Oliver P. Richmond(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 27. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-19-965600-4 (ISBN)
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Description
The concept of peace has always attracted radical thought, action, and practices. It has been taken to mean merely an absence of overt violence or war, but in the contemporary era it is often used interchangeably with 'peacemaking', 'peacebuilding', 'conflict resolution', and 'statebuilding'. The modern concept of peace has therefore broadened from the mere absence of violence to something much more complicated.
In this Very Short Introduction, Oliver Richmond explores the evolution of peace in practice and in theory, exploring our modern assumptions about peace and the various different interpretations of its applications.
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In this Very Short Introduction, Oliver Richmond explores the evolution of peace in practice and in theory, exploring our modern assumptions about peace and the various different interpretations of its applications.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Reviews / Votes
Richmond is generally to be commended for the ground covered in such a short space while ensuring clarity. * Alexander Blanchard, Political Studies Review *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Approximately 8 black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 174 mm
Width: 114 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
126 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-965600-4 (9780199656004)
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Person
Oliver Richmond is a Research Professor at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute and the Department of Politics, Manchester University. He has lectured and conducted research in universities around the world, and published widely in the area of international relations, peace and conflict studies. His recent publications include Peace in IR Theory (Routledge, 2008) and A Post-Liberal Peace (Routledge, 2011). He is the editor of the
Palgrave book series, Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies.
Palgrave book series, Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies.
Author
Research Professor at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute and the Department of Politics, Manchester University.
Content
Introduction: The multiple dimensions of peace ; 1. A brief history of debates and practices of peace ; 2. Modern assumptions about peace ; 3. A victors' peace and beyond ; 4. The constitutional peace ; 5. The institutional peace ; 6. A civil peace ; 7. Liberal peacebuilding and statebuilding ; 8. Hybrid forms of peace ; Conclusion