Dear Workshop Attendees,
It was a great pleasure to talk with you about the Global Peace System. On our website you can find several of the resources I discussed. Here are a few direct links:
Introductory video – Click here
Global Peace System Study Guide and Global Peace System short documentary video – Click here
A few highly recommended readings:
Good examination of the Global Peace System and the basis for our timeline:
Shifferd, K. D. (2011). From war to peace: a guide to the next hundred years. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland.
A book review I wrote on “From war to peace”: Click here
On the effectiveness of nonviolence:
Chenoweth, Erica, & Stephan, Maria J. (2011). Why civil resistance works: the strategic logic of nonviolent conflict. New York: Columbia University Press.
Brilliantly connecting the dots:
Nelson-Pallmeyer, Jack. (2012). Authentic hope: it’s the end of the World as we know it, but soft landings are possible. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.
A powerful discussion course:
Seeing Systems. Peace, Justice and Sustainability – Click here
he title says it all:
Pilisuk, M. and J. A. Rountree (2008). Who benefits from global violence and war : uncovering a destructive system. Westport, Conn., Praeger Security International.
Other points discussed:
World Beyond War – Click here
Peace and Justice Studies Association – Click here
International Peace Research Association – Click here
Please don’t hesistate to contact me at philler[at]pdx.edu if you want to get in touch.
In Peace,
Patrick
