The Palgrave international handbook of peace studies : a cultural perspective / edited by Wolfgang Dietrich [and others].
"Thirty outstanding scholars write about the etymological meaning, the religious, legal and political use of the word peace. This gives astonishing insights into classical notions and hardly known interpretations of peace in their cultures. The result is a book fascinating for peace researchers and...
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| Language: | English |
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Houndsmill, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York :
Palgrave Macmillan,
2011.
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| Physical Description: | xxix, 625 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Format: | Book |
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"Thirty outstanding scholars write about the etymological meaning, the religious, legal and political use of the word peace. This gives astonishing insights into classical notions and hardly known interpretations of peace in their cultures. The result is a book fascinating for peace researchers and highly rewarding for a broader audience"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Call Number: | JZ5538 .P358 2011 |
| Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780230237865 (hardback) 023023786X (hardback) |