ISBN:
9781461414025
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (372 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2012 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Peace Psychology Book Series
Series Statement:
Peace Psychology Book Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Peace Psychology in Australia
DDC:
303.6/9
Keywords:
Conflict (Psychology)
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Violence
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Peace-building ; Australia..
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Peace ; Psychological aspects..
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Conflict management
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
This book is a case study of the development of peace psychology in Australia. While there is, in comparison to other countries, relatively little overt violence, Australia the nation was founded on the dispossession of Indigenous people, and their oppression continues today. Peace Psychology in Australia covers the most significant issues of peace and conflict in the country. It begins with a review of conflict resolution practices among Australia's ancient Indigenous cultures and succinctly captures topics of peace and conflict which the country has faced in the past 222 years since British
Description / Table of Contents:
Peace Psychologyin Australia; Foreword; Biography; Acknowledgements; Contents; Contributors; A Brief History of Australiaa; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Bringing This Book Together; 1.2 Defining and Representing Peace Psychology in Australia; 1.3 Embodying the Values of Peace Psychology; 1.3.1 Acknowledging the Importance of the Geo-Historical Context; 1.3.2 Outlining the Importance of Episodic and Structural Violence; 1.3.3 Multiple-Level Analysis; 1.4 Embodying Peace Values and Processes; 1.4.1 Explicitly and Openly Acknowledging the Underlying Values of Peace Psychology
Description / Table of Contents:
1.4.2 Acknowledging the Contributions from the Pioneers1.4.3 Mentoring and Providing Opportunities for Younger Contributors; 1.4.4 Furthering the Development of Peace Psychology; 1.5 Terminology and the Review Process; 1.6 The Structure and Content of This Volume; 1.6.1 Part I; 1.6.2 Part II; 1.6.3 Part III; References; Part I: The Geohistorical Context of Peace Psychology in Australia; Chapter 2: An Overview of Traditional Forms of Indigenous Conflict Resolution and Peace in Australia; 2.1 About the Authors; 2.2 Background; 2.3 Sacred History; 2.4 Ritual, Lore and Law
Description / Table of Contents:
2.5 Social and Kinship Structures2.6 Infractions of the Lore, Conflict and Ceremony; 2.6.1 The Prun Ceremony; 2.6.2 The Nathagura Ceremony; 2.7 The Role of Combat and Conflict Expression; 2.7.1 The Makarrata Ceremony; 2.7.2 The Atninga Ceremony; 2.8 Ceremonial Attention to Disputes: Restoring Cooperative Relationship; References; Chapter 3: Indigenous and 'Settler' Relationships, Episodic and Structural Violence; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Background; 3.3 Stage 1: Invasion, Dispossession and Genocide; 3.4 Stage 2: Protection and Assimilation; 3.5 Stage 3: The Struggle for Self-determination
Description / Table of Contents:
3.6 Where Have We Come To?3.7 Where to from Here?; 3.8 International Context; 3.9 Some Reflections on How This Geohistorical Context Relates to Peace Psychology Practice and Research; 3.10 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Immigration, Multiculturalism and the Changing Face of Australia; 4.1 Who Is Australian?; 4.2 Becoming an Australian; 4.3 We Are All Just Different; 4.4 We Are All Simply the Same; 4.5 Meeting in the Middle; 4.6 Making Multiculturalism Work; 4.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: A History of 'Psychologists for Peace' in Australia
Description / Table of Contents:
5.1 The Context Surrounding the Establishment of PPOW5.1.1 The Growth of Peace Psychology Organisations Across the Globe; 5.1.2 Australia and the Nuclear Threat; 5.1.3 The Formation of PPOW; 5.2 Group Aims and Activities; 5.2.1 PPOW Aims and Activities During the Cold War; 5.2.1.1 Fostering Studies of Peace and Conflict Resolution; 5.2.2 PFP Aims and Activities Post Cold War; 5.2.2.1 Recent and Current Activities; 5.3 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: National Identity, Australian Values and Outsiders; 6.1 What Are Australian Identity and Values?; 6.1.1 A Descriptive, Historical Overview
Description / Table of Contents:
6.1.1.1 Outsiders Inside
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