Are We Done Fighting?: Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division Contributor(s): Legge, Matthew (Author), Lakey, George (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 086571908X ISBN-13: 9780865719088 Publisher: New Society Publishers OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2019 |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Peace - Social Science | Violence In Society - Political Science | Human Rights |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.20 lbs) 354 pages |
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Publisher Description: Powerful tools for spreading peace in your community Unfounded beliefs and hateful political and social divisions that can cascade into violence are threatening to pull the world apart. Responding to fear and aggression strategically and with compassion is vital if we are to push back against the politics of hate and live in greater safety and harmony. But how to do it? Are We Done Fighting? is brimming with the latest research, practical activities, and inspirational stories of success for cultivating inner change and spreading peace at the community level and beyond. Coverage includes:
Packed with inspiration and cutting-edge findings from fields including neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioural economics, Are We Done Fighting? is an essential toolkit for activists, community and peace groups, and students and instructors working to build dialogue, understanding, and peace as the antidote to the politics of hate and division. |
Contributor Bio(s): Legge, Matthew: - Matthew Legge is the Peace Program Coordinator of the Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers). He has supported locally led peace building initiatives in 30 countries as a volunteer, consultant, board member, and fulltime staff member. Matthew lives in Toronto, Canada. |