Peace Education

by Ian M. Harris

The world has changed dramatically since the 1988 first edition of this work. The very notion of what is meant by peace, at least domestically, has been profoundly affected by the events of September 11, 2001.
New to this edition are additional discussions of the contributions of feminist theorists to the understanding of peacemaking, the role of the family, and the creation of visions and hope for the future. The volume begins with a discussion of the concepts of peace and peace education. It then considers religious and historical concepts of war, peace and peace education, describes how peace education can move people to work for social change and look for alternatives to violence, and discusses ways to begin implementing peace education in schools, churches and other community settings such as youth groups. It goes on to address sensitive issues in peace education, key concepts and topics, important biological and cultural factors, and barriers facing those who teach peace. It provides the "how" of peace education by examining optimal pedagogy and practices.

Genres: Education

245 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1988

Reviews

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a comprehensive look at peace education, what it is, how to get started, challenges faced by teachers, and the various aspects of peace education (including citizenship education, human rights education, sustainability education, multicultural education, etc.). It doesn't give much in the way of practical activities for the classroom, but gives a solid foundation from which to further explore the many materials that are available online.

[Jennifer]

Definitely learned a lot from this book and should be able to use it in my dissertation.

[Amanda Kingston]

Great, comprehensive review of peace education. If you're looking for an intro, this is good (though there's not a gendered analysis of violence/peace/education which is definitely necessary to the field).

[Mills College Library]

303.66 H3143 2013