What is sustainable peacebuilding? And what is the relationship between empirical realities and theoretical approaches to the subject? The authors of Practical Approaches to Peacebuilding present a series of case studies from around the world to explore how various peacebuilding theories engage and interact with lived experiences, and also to elaborate useful new theoretical perspectives.
Pamina Firchow is assistant professor of conflict analysis and resolution at George Mason University's School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Harry Anastasiou is professor of international peace and conflict studies and director of the Conflict Resolution Program at Portland State University.
"The challenge of 'putting theory to work' is fraught with difficulties.... This book is a courageous, welcome, and thought-provoking step in the right direction."— Herman T. Salton, ACUNS.org
"Practical Approaches to Peacebuilding: Putting Theory to Work … demonstrates achievements, suggests ideas for teaching, stimulates further thoughts on what students of peace need and can do, and provides input to further the study of peacebuilding."—Peter Wallensteen Uppsala University and University of Notre Dame
"This well-balanced volume approaches peacebuilding from a variety of important geographical and theoretical directions.... It is a valuable asset for anyone looking for a comprehensive view of the subject."—Karl DeRouen, University of Alabama
