ISBN:
155587424X
,
1555874509
Language:
English
Pages:
XVIII, 281 S.
,
graph. Darst.
DDC:
303.6/1
Keywords:
Antropologische aspecten
;
Geweldloosheid
;
Vrede
;
Nonviolence Cross-cultural studies
;
Peace Cross-cultural studies
;
Peaceful societies
;
Kulturvergleich
;
Gewaltlosigkeit
;
Friedensforschung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Friedensforschung
;
Kulturvergleich
;
Gewaltlosigkeit
;
Kulturvergleich
Abstract:
At a time when war and other forms of violence seem to be ubiquitous and increasing, this refreshing book provides some hope by looking at the brighter side of human nature. Though not ignoring violence and war, the authors focus on nonviolence and peace by analyzing a broad sample of indigenous societies. Included are the Mehinaku of Brazil, the Zapotec of Mexico, the Inuit of the Canadian Northwest Territories, the Semai of Malaysia, and the Kinga of Tanzania
Abstract:
There is also a chapter on the Yanomami of Venezuela - usually characterized as highly violent - in which the peacefulness of everyday relationships is emphasized. The introductory chapters of the book review the mutual relevance of anthropology and peace studies, as well as the evolution of cooperation in human prehistory. A cross-cultural comparison of peacemaking and the institutions of peace likewise helps to frame the work
Abstract:
In exploring neglected aspects of nonviolence and peace, this unique collection will find a broad readership: among scholars, in courses in anthropology and peace studies, and with a more general audience
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