Lester R. Kurtz is professor of sociology at George Mason University. He is the editor of the three-volume Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict.Lee A. Smithey is associate professor of sociology at Swarthmore College. He is the author of Unionists, Loyalists, and Conflict Transformation in Northern Ireland.
13 Ebooks by Lester R. Kurtz
Lester R. Kurtz & Lee A. Smithey: The Paradox of Repression and Nonviolent Movements
Political repression often paradoxically fuels popular movements rather than undermining resistance. When authorities respond to strategic nonviolent action with intimidation, coercion, and violence, …
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€35.99
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict
The Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict, a three-volume set written by more than 200 eminent contributors from around the world, takes advantage of increasing, worldwide awareness in the pu …
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€837.85
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict
The 2nd edition of Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict provides timely and useful information about antagonism and reconciliation in all contexts of public and personal life. Building on the …
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€1,377.38
Lester R. Kurtz: Warrior and the Pacifist
This book looks at two contradictory ethical motifs-the warrior and the pacifist-across four major faith traditions-Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-and their role in shaping our understand …
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€79.44
Lester R. Kurtz: Warrior and the Pacifist
This book looks at two contradictory ethical motifs-the warrior and the pacifist-across four major faith traditions-Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-and their role in shaping our understand …
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€79.67
Kurtz Lester R. Kurtz & Kurtz Mariam M. Kurtz: Women, War, and Violence
This set of original articles probes the breadth of vital issues surrounding the impact of war and violence on women globally-and examines what is being done to mitigate their effects.The story of me …
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€196.38
Lester R. (Ray) (George Mason University, USA) Kurtz: Gods in the Global Village : The World’s Religions in Sociological Perspective
In a world plagued by religious conflict, how can the various religious and secular traditions coexist peacefully on the planet? And, what role does sociology play in helping us understand the state …
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€64.02
Lester R. Kurtz & Sharon Erickson Nepstead: Nonviolent Conflict and Civil Resistance
This volume of Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change analyzes examples of nonviolent resistance from across the globe. It covers how regime changes, political movements and nonviolent un …
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€45.13
Lester R. (Ray) (George Mason University, USA) Kurtz: Gods in the Global Village : The World’s Religions in Sociological Perspective
In a world plagued by religious conflict, how can the various religious and secular traditions coexist peacefully on the planet? And, what role does sociology play in helping us understand the state …
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€63.75
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict, Third Edition, Four Volume Set provides timely and useful information about antagonism and reconciliation in all contexts of public and personal life, fr …
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€2,430.37
Egon Spiegel & George Mutalemwa: Peace Studies for Sustainable Development in Africa
This book presents a snapshot of a major challenge, and shares subjective views on various areas of conflict in Africa and the diverse – theoretical and practical – efforts to achieve peace. Followin …
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€213.99
Kurtz Lester R. Kurtz & Kurtz Mariam M. Kurtz: Women, War, and Violence
This set of original articles probes the breadth of vital issues surrounding the impact of war and violence on women globally-and examines what is being done to mitigate their effects.The story of me …
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€196.81
Egon Spiegel & George Mutalemwa: Peace as Nonviolence
This book advances the peace discourse as defined in UN guidelines, while also working towards the implementation of the science of peace in various educational contexts in Africa, particularly at un …
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€149.79
