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La Cátedra Universitaria para la Cultura de Paz-que fue creada por la comunidad académica del Centro Universitario de Tonalá el 11 de octubre del 2019 con el objetivo de transformar la cultura hacia una visión de paz-, ha entendido muy bien a lo largo de estos primeros años de vida, que dicha transformación no se logrará sin realizar esfuerzos conjuntos por visibilizar los problemas que algunos filósofos, sociólogos y antropólogos nos han...
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The Civil War is a crucial part of American history and provides valuable context for understanding the development of the nation. It helps us understand how the United States evolved politically, economically, and socially, and the impact it had on the lives of individuals and communities. By studying the Civil War, you gain a deeper understanding of the roots of many contemporary issues and challenges. The war was fought, in part, to address the...
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Violence is a serious problem on our streets, in our schools, in many homes, and between nations. This book describes the extent of the problem, the causes of violence, and the steps each of us can take to prevent it.
If you are concerned about mass shootings, domestic abuse, terrorism, wars, or suicide, this book shows how the same prevention strategies can be used to prevent several types of violence.
This book uses language that is easy to...
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Monica Duffy Toft is associate professor of public policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. She is the author of The Geography of Ethnic Violence (Princeton).
Timely and pathbreaking, Securing the Peace is the first book to explore the complete spectrum of civil war terminations, including negotiated settlements, military victories by governments and rebels, and stalemates and ceasefires. Examining the outcomes of...
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Dive into the gripping tale of The Chaco War, an epic conflict that pitted nations against each other in a struggle for territorial supremacy. Unravel the historical intricacies of Bolivia and Paraguay's clash in the harsh Chaco region, where pride, nationalism, and resources collided. Discover the human cost of war, the diplomatic efforts that faltered, and the enduring impact on both nations. From political maneuverings to battlefield bravery, this...
6) Five Risks Presbyterians Must Take for Peace: Renewing the Commitment to Peacemaking in the PC(USA)
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Believing peacemaking to be an inherent part of discipleship, Presbyterians have taken many valiant stands for peace throughout our history. However, changing global realities, political and military actions, and new weapons of war have made the world less safe than ever. The church must reconsider how to be faithful peacemakers in this changing reality.
The Presbyterian Church recently spent six years reflecting on peacemaking. Building on past...
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"Winner of the Leon Epstein Outstanding Book Award, Political Organizations and Parties section of the American Political Science Association" "Shortlisted for the Gregory Luebbert Best Book Prize, Comparative Politics section of the American Political Science Association" Sarah Zukerman Daly is associate professor of political science at Columbia University. She is the author of Organized Violence after Civil War: The Geography of Recruitment in...
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Gerald Shenk has traveled to and lived in many difficult places. He goes to teach-and to spot people who act out of hope. When he began to feel fortified by what he discovered, even foolishly rich, he wrote what he had witnessed and heard for the rest of us. Hope Indeed! is his collection of stories of stunningly ordinary people behaving with extraordinary hope. Here are the stories of- Ned Wyse, a farmer/pastor in Michigan, chosen randomly for a...
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The word "dialogue" suffers from over-use, yet its practice is as transforming and as freshly hopeful as ever. Authors Schirch and Campt demonstrate dialogue's life and possibilities in this clear and absorbing manual: "Dialogue allows people in conflict to listen to each other, affirm their common ground, and explore their differences in a safe environment." Schirch has worked throughout the Southern hemisphere in peacebuilding projects. Campt has...
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