Peace-Building

Different type of intermediary activity can be performed along the continuum from violence prevention to social reconstruction. Third parties can mediate in crisis situations, help renegotiate a timetable and provide technical expertise, financial and material resources for infrastructure-building.

The team of international experts that have contributed to this fully revised volume, provide a broad range of geographical and disciplinary perspectives. Covering theory, research and practice, they analyse the different types of conflict and offer a thorough examination of the influences on conflict - structural, situational, strategic and cultural. Exploring conflict management and resolution, they also discuss negotiation, mediation, peace-keeping and peace-building.