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Description
Peacebuilding and the related sectors of international development, humanitarian relief, and diplomacy are areas that require an increasingly nuanced understanding of theory, process, and impact. Integrating peacebuilding tools and approaches across those areas is critical for fostering sustainable peace and addressing the complex conflicts of the twenty-first century. Integrated Peacebuilding: Innovative Approaches to Transforming Conflict addresses the importance of weaving peacebuilding into diverse sectors such as development, business, gender, media, and health—areas where such work is needed the most. Leading academics and practitioners present original essays discussing the theories, practices, and ethical challenges of integrating peacebuilding. Integrated Peacebuilding is the perfect text for courses on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, international development, gender mainstreaming, or any course discussing the politics and practice of peace and conflict.
About the Author
Craig Zelizer is the associate director of the MA in Conflict Resolution Program housed in the department of government at Georgetown University. He has over two decades of experience in peacebuilding practice and research. He has published several articles and coedited the book Building Peace, Practical Reflections from the Field. Dr. Zelizer is also the founder of the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, the leading online platform connecting over 26,000 peacebuilders from around the world.
Reviews
“In my opinion, there isn’t another book in the field quite like Integrated Peacebuilding. The range of topics and the depth of analysis in each of the fourteen chapters is simply awe-inspiring. The book also delicately straddles development theory, international relations, and peace studies in an accessible way. A remarkable feat.” —Clement Adibe, DePaul University
“I have rarely seen a book that is so logically constructed and conceptually tied together as this one. I am impressed with this volume because it offers a perfect blend of academic thinking and application. It also systematically analyzes the various aspects of peacemaking, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution.” —Dipak K. Gupta, San Diego State University
“Words count. Definitions are important. When concepts are not clear the action that follows is not as effective as it could be. This book is a disciplined attempt to bring coherence to an emerging field. It is a must read for any student and practitioner of peacebuilding. Policymakers will be well served by taking the integrated approach suggested in these pages. All scholars will appreciate the breadth of a book that is clearly advancing our shared understanding of a dynamic field for study and practice.” —Andrea Bartoli, George Mason University
“This well informed and timely volume, which I strongly recommend for use in Conflict Resolution classes, reflects the new confidence and growing maturity of peacebuilding as an exciting and vitally important field of study. — Professor Fathali Moghaddam, Editor-Elect of Peace and Conflict: Journal of Conflict Resolution
